Comprehensive Desktop CPU Rankings for 2025. All leading processors evaluated based on actual benchmark results. Includes cores, clock speed, thermal design power (TDP), and pricing. Recently updated.
| CPU Model | Cores/Threads | Base CLock | Boost Clock | TDP | Cache | Benchmark Score | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 16/32 | 4.3GHz | 5.7GHz | 170W | 64MB | 112,450 | 649 |
| Intel Core i9-14900k | 24/32 | 3.2GHz | 6.0GHz | 125W | 36MB | 109,320 | 589 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 16/32 | 4.5GHz | 5.7GHz | 170W | 64MB | 105,890 | 499 |
| Intel Core i7-14700k | 20/28 | 3.4GHz | 5.6GHz | 125W | 33MB | 98,760 | 389 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 8/16 | 3.8GHz | 5.5GHz | 65W | 40MB | 87,340 | 329 |
| Apple M3 Max | 16/16 | 4.05GHz | 4.05GHz | 40W | 48MB | 95,210 | 1,999 |
| Intel Core i5-14600K | 14/20 | 3.5GHz | 5.3GHz | 125W | 24MB | 79,450 | 289 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 6/12 | 4.7GHz | 5.3GHz | 105W | 38MB | 72,180 | 229 |
| Intel Core i9-13900K | 24/32 | 3.0GHz | 5.8GHz | 125W | 36MB | 104,560 | 419 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 12/24 | 4.4GHz | 5.6GHz | 120W | 76MB | 98,230 | 449 |