Processors
The processor sets the pace for your whole PC. Our processors range covers AMD Ryzen and Intel Core chips for every build, from budget office machines to flagship gaming and creator rigs, including the X3D models that lead the gaming charts. All in UK stock with a full warranty and a live price on each listing. Always match the CPU to a compatible motherboard. New build? Our gaming CPU guide explains the choices.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Processor 3.8GHz 40MB Cache AM5 Box
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£267.38 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processor generation
- 8 cores and 16 threads with 40 MB L2 & L3 cache
- 3.8 GHz base clock and 5.5 GHz max boost frequency
- Socket AM5 with 4 nm lithography and 65 W TDP
- Supports up to 192 GB DDR5-SDRAM with dual-channel architecture
- PCIe 5.0 support with 28 lanes and integrated AMD Radeon graphics
- Box package without a cooler
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Processor 18 Cores LGA 1851 5.3 GHz Boost Box
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£199.88 inc VAT- Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processor with Arrow Lake codename
- 18 Cores (6 performance, 12 efficient) and 18 threads for multitasking
- Max boost frequency of 5.3 GHz for performance cores
- Integrated Intel AI Boost NPU with up to 13 TOPs for AI acceleration
- LGA 1851 socket compatibility and 256 GB DDR5-SDRAM support
- PCI Express versions 4.0 and 5.0 support, with 24 lanes
- Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Thunderbolt 4
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX Processor Tray
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£1,467.74 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX processor
- 16 cores, 32 threads
- Base clock 4.5 GHz, boost up to 5.4 GHz
- 64 MB L3 cache
- Socket sTR5, DDR5 Octa-channel memory support
- 350 W TDP, cooler not included
- PCI Express 5.0 with 148 lanes
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU Tray
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£10,558.33 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX processor
- 96 cores, 192 threads, with a 2.5 GHz base and 5.4 GHz boost frequency
- 384 MB L3 cache
- Socket sTR5 and DDR5-SDRAM memory support via octa-channel
- 350 W Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- PCI Express 5.0 with 148 lanes
- Tray package, cooler not included
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX CPU
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£2,590.87 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX processor
- 24 cores, 48 threads
- Base clock 4.2 GHz, boost up to 5.4 GHz
- 128 MB L3 cache
- Socket sTR5, DDR5-SDRAM Octa-channel memory support
- PCI Express 5.0 with 148 lanes
- 350 W TDP, cooler not included
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Processor 4.3 GHz 192 MB L3
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£825.55 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen™ 9 9000 Series processor with 16 cores and 32 threads
- Base clock of 4.3 GHz, boosting up to 5.6 GHz
- Massive 192 MB L3 cache for enhanced performance
- Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics with a base frequency of 2200 MHz
- Compatible with Socket AM5 motherboards and DDR5-SDRAM up to 256 GB
- PCI Express 5.0 support with 28 lanes
- Designed for desktop PCs, supporting Windows 10/11 x64, RHEL, and Ubuntu
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X Processor (Tray)
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£1,342.97 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processor
- 24 cores and 48 threads
- Base clock of 4.2 GHz, boost up to 5.3 GHz
- 128 MB L3 cache
- Socket sTR5, supports DDR5 quad-channel memory
- 350 W Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Compatible with Windows 11 x64, RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Processor Tray
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£188.98 inc VAT- Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus processor from the Arrow Lake (Series 2) generation
- 18 cores (6 Performance + 12 Efficient) and 18 threads with up to 5.3 GHz boost frequency
- 30 MB Smart Cache with L2 cache of 30,720 KB
- Supports up to 256 GB DDR5-SDRAM via dual-channel memory configuration
- Intel AI Boost NPU delivering up to 13 TOPs for AI workloads
- LGA 1851 socket with 125 W base power and 159 W maximum turbo power
- Tray package type with PCI Express 4.0 and 5.0 support (up to 24 lanes)
Intel Core i7-14700K 33MB Cache Tray LGA1700
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£346.42 inc VAT- 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-14700K processor with 20 cores (8 Performance + 12 Efficient) and 28 threads
- Boost frequency up to 5.6 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- 33 MB Smart Cache and 89.6 GB/s max memory bandwidth supporting DDR4 and DDR5
- LGA 1700 socket with 125 W base power and 253 W max turbo power
- Intel® UHD Graphics 770 with 4-display support up to 7680 x 4320 via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a
- Tray package type with PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support
Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU LGA1700 Tray
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£461.90 inc VAT- Intel Core i9-14900KF processor (14th gen, Raptor Lake)
- 24 cores and 32 threads with hybrid architecture (8 Performance + 16 Efficient cores)
- Boost frequency up to 6 GHz via Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
- 36 MB Smart Cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support up to 192 GB
- LGA 1700 socket (Tray package) for desktop systems
- PCI Express 5.0/4.0 support with 20 lanes
- Check thermal solution: requires PCG 2020A specification cooling
Intel Core i9-14900K CPU LGA1700 Tray
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£488.54 inc VAT- Intel Core i9-14900K processor with 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) and 32 threads
- Boost frequency up to 6 GHz via Intel Thermal Velocity Boost and Turbo Boost Max 3.0
- 36 MB Smart Cache with L2 cache of 32,768 KB
- Supports up to 192 GB DDR4-SDRAM and DDR5-SDRAM with dual-channel memory
- LGA 1700 socket with Tray package type for desktop systems
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 supporting 4 displays and resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 pixels
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 3.6 GHz 128 MB L3 Tray
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£2,926.85 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX processor from the 5000 WX-Series
- 32 cores and 64 threads with a 3.6 GHz base and 4.5 GHz boost frequency
- 128 MB L3 cache built on a 7 nm lithography
- Octa-channel DDR4-SDRAM memory support
- 280 W TDP with no cooler included
- Tray package type for desktop systems with PCIe 4.0 support
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4 GHz 76 MB Tray
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£402.20 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processor generation
- 12 cores and 24 threads for high-performance multitasking
- Boost frequency up to 5.6 GHz with 4 nm lithography
- 76 MB L2 & L3 cache for rapid data access
- Socket AM5 with 120 W TDP (cooler not included)
- Supports up to 192 GB DDR5-SDRAM with dual-channel memory
- Integrated AMD Radeon graphics with 2200 MHz base frequency
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 4 GHz 128 MB L3 Tray
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£2,254.88 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processor
- 32 cores and 64 threads
- Base frequency 4 GHz, boost up to 5.3 GHz
- 128 MB L3 cache
- Socket sTR5, 5 nm lithography
- 350 W TDP, cooler not included
- Quad-channel DDR5-SDRAM, PCI Express 5.0
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Processor Box
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£244.88 inc VAT- Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processor (Series 2, Arrow Lake codename)
- 18 cores and 18 threads (6 Performance-cores, 12 Efficient-cores)
- Boost frequency up to 5.3 GHz with 30 MB Smart Cache
- DDR5-SDRAM support up to 256 GB with dual-channel and ECC
- Intel AI Boost NPU delivering up to 30 TOPs total performance
- Box package with LGA 1851 socket and PCIe 5.0 support
AMD Ryzen 5 7400 Processor 3.3GHz 16MB L3 Tray
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£123.83 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen 5 7400 processor from the 7000 Series
- 6 cores and 12 threads with 4.3 GHz boost frequency
- 16 MB L3 cache and 5 nm lithography
- Socket AM5 with 65 W TDP and 95 °C Tjunction
- Supports up to 128 GB DDR5-SDRAM at 3600/5200 MHz
- PCI Express 5.0 with 28 lanes and AMD Radeon Graphics
- Tray package type for system integrators
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.8 GHz 32MB L3 Box
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£264.84 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor from the 7000 Series
- 8 cores and 16 threads with a 5.3 GHz boost frequency
- 32 MB L3 cache and 65 W TDP for efficient performance
- Socket AM5 architecture supporting DDR5-SDRAM memory
- Includes AMD Wraith Prism cooler with RGB LED lighting
- Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics with PCIe 5.0 support
- Box package compatible with Windows 10/11 and Linux
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Box
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£304.72 inc VAT- Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor from the Arrow Lake (Series 2) generation
- 24 cores (8 Performance, 16 Efficient) with 24 threads and 36 MB Smart Cache
- Boost frequency up to 5.5 GHz with 125 W base and 250 W max turbo power
- FCLGA1851 socket with support for up to 256 GB dual-channel DDR5 memory (ECC compatible)
- Integrated Intel Graphics supporting 4 displays with max 7680 x 4320 resolution
- AI acceleration via Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 36 TOPs total) with Windows Studio effects
- Boxed package with PCG 2020A thermal solution; check motherboard BIOS for Q1’26 launch compatibility
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.8 GHz 32 MB L3 Tray
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£300.46 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor from the 7000 Series
- 8 cores and 16 threads with 5.3 GHz boost frequency
- 32 MB L3 cache and 5 nm lithography for efficient performance
- Socket AM5 interface supporting DDR5-SDRAM memory
- Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics with 2200 MHz base frequency
- 65 W TDP tray package (cooler not included)
- Compatible with Windows 11/10, RHEL and Ubuntu
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.8GHz 32MB L3 Tray
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£300.46 inc VAT- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor from the 7000 Series
- 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost up to 5.3 GHz
- 32 MB L3 cache and 5 nm lithography for efficient performance
- Supports up to 128 GB DDR5-SDRAM memory via dual-channel
- Socket AM5 with PCI Express 5.0 and 28 lanes
- Includes AMD Wraith Prism cooler with 65 W TDP
- Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics with 2200 MHz base frequency
Processors (CPUs) Buying Guide and FAQ
Your processor (CPU) sets the pace for gaming and everyday work. Below are straight answers to the questions we hear most when buying a CPU in the UK, covering AMD Ryzen and Intel Core, the AM5 and AM4 sockets, X3D chips for gaming, and how to match a processor to your motherboard.
Which CPU should I buy for gaming in 2026?
For pure gaming, AMD's Ryzen X3D chips are the ones to beat. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 7800X3D lead the pack, with the Ryzen 5 7600X3D a great-value option. If you also do heavy multitasking or content creation, a Ryzen 9 or an Intel Core Ultra 7 or 9 makes sense. Remember that at 1440p and 4K most games lean on the graphics card, so you rarely need the most expensive CPU on the shelf.
Is AMD or Intel better for gaming and work?
Both are strong. AMD Ryzen, and especially the X3D models, usually wins for frames per pound in games and runs on the long-lived AM5 platform. Intel Core Ultra (Arrow Lake) is competitive and can edge ahead in some productivity tasks. For a gaming-first build we usually point people at Ryzen X3D, while mixed work and play is a close call between a Ryzen 9 and a Core Ultra 9.
What is AMD X3D (3D V-Cache) and is it worth it?
X3D chips stack extra cache onto the CPU, which games love. That is why the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 7800X3D top most gaming charts. If your build is mainly for gaming, an X3D chip is usually worth the small premium because it lifts minimum frame rates and feels smoother. In most gaming CPU hierarchies the X3D chips sit right at the top, and they are the pick if you want the best AMD CPU for gaming. For workloads that do not use the cache, a standard Ryzen or Core Ultra can be better value.
AM5 or AM4 socket, which should I choose?
AM5 is the current AMD platform. It uses Ryzen 7000 and 9000 chips with DDR5 memory and has a long upgrade path, so it is the better choice for a new build. AM4 is older but still excellent value: a Ryzen 5 5600 or a Ryzen 7 5700X3D on a cheap board and DDR4 makes a strong budget gaming PC. Pick the socket first, then the matching motherboard.
Do I need a Core i9 or Ryzen 9?
Usually not for gaming. A Ryzen 7 X3D or a Core Ultra 7 handles modern games beautifully. The Ryzen 9 and Core Ultra 9 chips, and AMD Threadripper, are aimed at heavy multitasking, video editing, 3D and streaming while you play. If that is not you, save the money and put it towards your graphics card or an SSD.
Do I need a new motherboard and cooler for my CPU?
Your CPU must match the motherboard socket (AM5, AM4 or the current Intel socket), so check this before you buy. Most CPUs also need a cooler: many Ryzen chips include one, but X3D and higher-end models run better with a separate air or liquid cooler. See our motherboards and CPU coolers to complete the build.