CPU Price To Performance Ranking [2025 edition]

We have ranked the best processors in terms of value for money. Processors from all manufacturers and for all markets (desktop, notebook, and server) are considered. Processors with no benchmark results available or prices unknown are not included in the ranking.

#	CPU	Rating	Launch price	Performance	Cores / threads	Year
401	Core i3-9350KF	5.53	173 USD	4.30	4 / 4	2019
402	Xeon E-2136	5.52	289 USD	7.54	6 / 12	2018
403	Athlon II X3 455	5.52	88 USD	1.10	3 / 3	2010
404	EPYC 9554P	5.50	7104 USD	59.90	64 / 128	2022
405	Xeon D-2796TE	5.50	2101 USD	14.99	20 / 40	2022
406	Athlon II X3 460	5.49	50 USD	1.13	3 / 3	2011
407	Xeon E-2224G	5.43	213 USD	4.29	4 / 4	2019
408	Phenom II X2 545	5.38	50 USD	0.70	2 / 2	2009
409	Pentium E5800	5.38	68 USD	0.67	2 / 2	2010
410	Celeron G4950	5.37	52 USD	1.54	2 / 2	2019
411	Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	5.34	1299 USD	17.61	24 / 48	2018
412	Core i7-9700T	5.31	323 USD	6.03	8 / 8	2019
413	Athlon II X2 220	5.30	32 USD	0.59	2 / 2	2010
414	Core i9-9900T	5.28	439 USD	7.54	8 / 16	2019
415	Xeon Gold 6434	5.27	2607 USD	15.99	8 / 16	2023
416	Athlon 3000G	5.27	49 USD	2.53	2 / 4	2019
417	EPYC 7663	5.25	6366 USD	46.71	56 / 112	2021
418	Pentium Gold G5600T	5.24	75 USD	1.99	2 / 4	2019
419	Core i3-9100	5.22	122 USD	3.74	4 / 4	2018
420	EPYC 7642	5.20	4775 USD	33.45	48 / 96	2019
421	Xeon E-2226GE	5.20	286 USD	5.17	6 / 6	2019
422	Xeon Gold 6534	5.19	2816 USD	16.78	8 / 16	2023
423	Phenom II X3 720	5.16	75 USD	0.91	3 / 3	2010
424	Athlon II X2 270	5.15	100 USD	0.76	2 / 2	2011
425	Core i5-9600K	5.14	262 USD	6.06	6 / 6	2018
426	EPYC 7F52	5.11	3100 USD	23.51	16 / 32	2020
427	Xeon Gold 6240R	5.06	2200 USD	18.98	24 / 48	2020
428	Xeon Gold 6242R	5.03	2529 USD	20.74	20 / 40	2020
429	Core i7-9800X	5.03	589 USD	10.30	8 / 16	2018
430	Xeon E-2146G	5.02	317 USD	7.53	6 / 12	2018
431	Xeon D-1622	4.96	170 USD	3.53	4 / 8	2019
432	Core i5-650	4.93	35 USD	1.28	2 / 4	2010
433	Xeon E-2274G	4.91	328 USD	5.57	4 / 8	2019
434	Athlon II X3 450	4.89	45 USD	1.07	3 / 3	2010
435	Core i5-2500S	4.87	75 USD	1.93	4 / 4	2011
436	Xeon W-3175X	4.84	2999 USD	26.24	28 / 56	2018
437	Xeon Gold 6210U	4.78	1500 USD	16.42	20 / 40	2019
438	EPYC 7542	4.74	3400 USD	25.81	32 / 64	2019
439	Core i5-9400T	4.74	182 USD	4.67	6 / 6	2018
440	Pentium Gold G5500	4.74	75 USD	2.18	2 / 4	2018
441	Xeon Silver 4210	4.72	501 USD	7.78	10 / 20	2019
442	EPYC 9184X	4.61	4928 USD	27.12	16 / 32	2023
443	Pentium G840	4.61	60 USD	0.77	2 / 2	2011
444	Xeon Silver 4215R	4.58	794 USD	8.54	8 / 16	2020
445	Athlon II X3 405e	4.58	80 USD	0.76	3 / 3	2009
446	Xeon W-3223	4.56	749 USD	9.65	8 / 16	2019
447	Xeon Gold 6238R	4.53	2612 USD	19.77	28 / 56	2020
448	Xeon E-2176G	4.53	367 USD	7.74	6 / 12	2018
449	Xeon Gold 6248R	4.52	2700 USD	20.16	24 / 48	2020
450	Athlon II X2 280	4.52	100 USD	0.77	2 / 2	2013
451	Phenom II X4 920	4.49	90 USD	1.25	4 / 4	2009
452	Xeon W-3235	4.46	1398 USD	14.53	12 / 24	2019
453	Xeon Silver 4214	4.44	694 USD	9.37	12 / 24	2019
454	Celeron J4125	4.41	107 USD	1.67	4 / 4	2019
455	EPYC 7713	4.39	7060 USD	47.17	64 / 128	2021
456	Xeon Silver 4216	4.37	1002 USD	11.90	16 / 32	2019
457	Xeon Gold 6209U	4.36	1350 USD	14.47	20 / 40	2019
458	Athlon II X2 245e	4.36	80 USD	0.64	2 / 2	2010
459	Core i9-9940X	4.32	1387 USD	15.98	14 / 28	2018
460	Xeon E-2126G	4.31	255 USD	5.90	6 / 6	2018
461	EPYC 7702	4.30	6450 USD	39.14	64 / 128	2019
462	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G	4.29	169 USD	4.86	4 / 8	2018
463	Athlon 200GE	4.27	55 USD	2.33	2 / 4	2018
464	Xeon 5140	4.27	15 USD	0.49	2 / 2	2006
465	Xeon Silver 4208	4.25	417 USD	6.30	8 / 16	2019
466	Core i3-9100T	4.23	122 USD	3.19	4 / 4	2018
467	Athlon II X4 615e	4.23	59 USD	1.14	4 / 4	2010
468	Xeon W-3245	4.21	1999 USD	17.66	16 / 32	2019
469	EPYC 72F3	4.17	2468 USD	15.51	8 / 16	2021
470	Pentium E6700	4.16	80 USD	0.69	2 / 2	2010
471	Xeon W3503	4.15	65 USD	0.64	2 / 2	2009
472	Core i9-9920X	4.14	1189 USD	14.19	12 / 24	2018
473	EPYC 7371	4.13	1550 USD	16.38	16 / 32	2018
474	Xeon E-2278GEL	4.13	519 USD	6.84	8 / 16	2019
475	EPYC 7351P	4.09	750 USD	14.15	16 / 32	2017
476	Athlon 220GE	4.08	65 USD	2.52	2 / 4	2018
477	Xeon Silver 4214Y	4.00	768 USD	9.36	12 / 24	2019
478	Core i9-9820X	3.99	898 USD	11.63	10 / 20	2018
479	Core i9-9900X	3.96	989 USD	12.30	10 / 20	2018
480	Core i9-9960X	3.95	1684 USD	17.02	16 / 32	2018
481	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX	3.94	1799 USD	18.29	32 / 64	2018
482	Core i7-8086K	3.89	425 USD	8.01	6 / 12	2018
483	Xeon Platinum 8571N	3.84	6839 USD	38.91	52 / 104	2023
484	Xeon Platinum 8454H	3.80	6540 USD	35.47	32 / 64	2023
485	EPYC 7742	3.77	6950 USD	39.34	64 / 128	2019
486	Xeon Gold 6258R	3.75	3950 USD	22.90	28 / 56	2020
487	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	3.75	999 USD	15.63	16 / 32	2017
488	Athlon II X2 260	3.72	48 USD	0.71	2 / 2	2010
489	Celeron E3400	3.72	76 USD	0.51	2 / 2	2010
490	Core i5-8500B	3.69	192 USD	5.06	6 / 6	2018
491	Xeon E-2134	3.68	256 USD	5.31	4 / 8	2018
492	Athlon X4 950	3.66	60 USD	2.03	4 / 4	2017
493	Core i7-8700B	3.65	303 USD	6.70	6 / 12	2018
494	Xeon Gold 5218	3.64	1273 USD	12.36	16 / 32	2019
495	A10-9700	3.64	90 USD	2.01	4 / 4	2017
496	Celeron G4920	3.61	52 USD	1.45	2 / 2	2018
497	Athlon II X2 250	3.61	39 USD	0.61	2 / 2	2009
498	Athlon II X2 240e	3.61	35 USD	0.57	2 / 2	2009
499	Pentium E6300	3.59	40 USD	0.58	2 / 2	2009
500	EPYC 7763	3.58	7890 USD	48.13	64 / 128	2021
501	EPYC 7401P	3.58	1075 USD	15.84	24 / 48	2017
502	Ryzen 5 2400G	3.58	169 USD	4.97	4 / 8	2018
503	Xeon E5506	3.57	43 USD	1.12	4 / 4	2009
504	EPYC 7281	3.56	650 USD	12.30	16 / 32	2017
505	Xeon Silver 4209T	3.54	501 USD	6.30	8 / 16	2019
506	Core i5-8600	3.54	213 USD	5.67	6 / 6	2018
507	Xeon E-2144G	3.52	272 USD	5.37	4 / 8	2018
508	Core i5-8600T	3.51	213 USD	5.25	6 / 6	2018
509	Xeon Gold 5220	3.50	1555 USD	13.74	18 / 36	2019
510	Core i5-8500	3.47	202 USD	5.42	6 / 6	2018
511	EPYC 7551P	3.46	2100 USD	21.76	32 / 64	2017
512	Athlon II X4 620	3.43	65 USD	1.16	4 / 4	2009
513	Xeon Gold 6222V	3.42	1600 USD	13.80	20 / 40	2019
514	Athlon 240GE	3.42	75 USD	2.60	2 / 4	2018
515	Core i7-8700	3.41	303 USD	7.25	6 / 12	2018
516	Ryzen 5 1600	3.39	219 USD	6.98	6 / 12	2017
517	Xeon E5-2630	3.39	74 USD	3.46	6 / 12	2012
518	Ryzen 5 1600X	3.37	249 USD	7.41	6 / 12	2017
519	Xeon E5-2650	3.34	91 USD	4.18	8 / 16	2012
520	Celeron N6211	3.33	54 USD	1.28	2 / 2	2022
521	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	3.32	9999 USD	81.48	96 / 192	2023
522	Xeon Gold 6212U	3.32	2000 USD	15.63	24 / 48	2019
523	Ryzen Threadripper 1920X	3.32	799 USD	13.16	12 / 24	2017
524	EPYC 9554	3.31	9087 USD	62.08	64 / 128	2022
525	Athlon II X4 645	3.30	80 USD	1.35	4 / 4	2010
526	Ryzen 7 1700	3.29	329 USD	8.42	8 / 16	2017
527	Pentium Silver J5040	3.28	161 USD	1.85	4 / 4	2019
528	Athlon II X2 240	3.28	35 USD	0.60	2 / 2	2009
529	EPYC 9555	3.26	9826 USD	75.82	64 / 128	2024
530	EPYC 7F32	3.24	2100 USD	13.20	8 / 16	2020
531	Xeon Gold 6230	3.23	1894 USD	14.84	20 / 40	2019
532	Core i9-9980XE	3.21	1979 USD	16.57	18 / 36	2018
533	Core i5-9500T	3.18	192 USD	4.61	6 / 6	2018
534	Xeon W-3225	3.16	1199 USD	10.38	8 / 16	2019
535	Xeon E-2186G	3.08	506 USD	7.76	6 / 12	2018
536	Phenom II X4 840	3.08	90 USD	1.39	4 / 4	2011
537	Xeon X5660	3.05	33 USD	3.40	6 / 12	2010
538	Pentium Gold G5600	3.05	93 USD	2.19	2 / 4	2018
539	Xeon 5148	3.05	9 USD	0.52	2 / 2	2006
540	Athlon II X2 250e	3.04	77 USD	0.68	2 / 2	2010
541	Ryzen 7 1700X	3.03	399 USD	8.89	8 / 16	2017
542	Xeon Silver 4215	3.01	794 USD	7.84	8 / 16	2019
543	Pentium G620T	3.00	80 USD	0.51	2 / 2	2011
544	Xeon W-3275	2.99	4449 USD	23.48	28 / 56	2019
545	Celeron E3500	2.99	62 USD	0.53	2 / 2	2010
546	Xeon X5570	2.98	49 USD	1.89	4 / 8	2009
547	Xeon Gold 6246R	2.96	3286 USD	17.34	16 / 32	2020
548	Core i5-8500T	2.96	192 USD	4.40	6 / 6	2018
549	Celeron G4900	2.95	42 USD	1.35	2 / 2	2018
550	Xeon E-2174G	2.94	334 USD	5.47	4 / 8	2018
551	Phenom II X3 B73	2.94	75 USD	0.95	3 / 3	2009
552	EPYC 9534	2.93	8803 USD	50.68	64 / 128	2022
553	Core i5-8400T	2.93	182 USD	4.22	6 / 6	2018
554	Athlon II X4 640	2.92	80 USD	1.29	4 / 4	2010
555	Xeon Gold 5218T	2.91	1561 USD	12.20	16 / 32	2019
556	Xeon Bronze 3204	2.90	213 USD	2.73	6 / 6	2019
557	Xeon E-2124	2.89	193 USD	3.93	4 / 4	2018
558	Core i7-8700T	2.88	303 USD	5.79	6 / 12	2018
559	Celeron E3200	2.88	52 USD	0.51	2 / 2	2009
560	EPYC 9655P	2.87	10811 USD	91.48	96 / 192	2024
561	Athlon II X4 635	2.86	70 USD	1.28	4 / 4	2010
562	Celeron G3950	2.83	52 USD	1.33	2 / 2	2017
563	Xeon E-2124G	2.81	213 USD	4.13	4 / 4	2018
564	Xeon Gold 6238	2.79	2612 USD	16.57	22 / 44	2019
565	Core i3-8100T	2.75	117 USD	2.99	4 / 4	2018
566	Xeon D-1602	2.72	106 USD	1.40	2 / 4	2019
567	EPYC 9565	2.69	10486 USD	76.94	72 / 144	2024
568	Xeon E5-2670	2.69	145 USD	5.07	8 / 16	2012
569	EPYC 9734	2.68	9600 USD	58.20	112 / 224	2023
570	Core i3-8300	2.66	138 USD	3.62	4 / 4	2018
571	Ryzen 7 1800X	2.64	499 USD	9.28	8 / 16	2017
572	Core i3-3240	2.62	75 USD	1.34	2 / 4	2012
573	A6-9500	2.62	64 USD	1.06	2 / 2	2017
574	Phenom II X4 B95	2.60	80 USD	1.38	4 / 4	2009
575	Core i7-8700K	2.59	359 USD	7.73	6 / 12	2017
576	Xeon E5520	2.58	19 USD	1.44	4 / 8	2009
577	Xeon 5150	2.56	16 USD	0.50	2 / 2	2006
578	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	2.55	549 USD	9.57	8 / 16	2017
579	Xeon E-2104G	2.54	193 USD	3.34	4 / 4	2018
580	Core i3-8300T	2.53	138 USD	3.16	4 / 4	2018
581	Xeon Platinum 8470	2.52	9359 USD	51.12	52 / 104	2023
582	Athlon II X4 610e	2.49	70 USD	1.11	4 / 4	2010
583	Xeon Gold 6248	2.43	3072 USD	16.82	20 / 40	2019
584	EPYC 7351	2.43	1100 USD	13.22	16 / 32	2017
585	Core i7-7820X	2.43	599 USD	9.76	8 / 16	2017
586	Core i9-9990XE	2.41	2800 USD	17.16	14 / 28	2018
587	Xeon Gold 6226	2.41	1776 USD	11.73	12 / 24	2019
588	Xeon W-3265	2.40	3349 USD	17.13	24 / 48	2019
589	Celeron G1620T	2.40	42 USD	0.87	2 / 2	2013
590	Xeon E5-2665	2.39	142 USD	4.72	8 / 16	2012
591	Core i5-8400	2.37	182 USD	5.25	6 / 6	2017
592	Xeon Gold 5215	2.36	1221 USD	8.94	10 / 20	2019
593	Phenom II X4 B97	2.36	100 USD	1.45	4 / 4	2010
594	Xeon Gold 6240	2.34	2445 USD	14.18	18 / 36	2019
595	Core i9-7940X	2.33	1399 USD	14.58	14 / 28	2017
596	Core i9-7960X	2.31	1699 USD	15.99	16 / 32	2017
597	Core i9-7920X	2.29	1199 USD	13.39	12 / 24	2017
598	EPYC 9634	2.28	10304 USD	61.42	84 / 168	2022
599	Phenom II X4 840T	2.28	80 USD	1.35	4 / 4	2010
600	Xeon Gold 6242	2.27	2529 USD	14.22	16 / 32	2019

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