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 i9-9900	7.69	439 USD	10.14	8 / 16	2019
402	Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	7.52	899 USD	18.33	16 / 32	2018
403	EPYC 9175F	7.51	4256 USD	40.92	16 / 32	2024
404	Athlon II X2 235e	7.49	84 USD	0.67	2 / 2	2009
405	Pentium Gold G5620	7.43	93 USD	2.64	2 / 4	2019
406	Pentium G620	7.43	60 USD	0.76	2 / 2	2011
407	Xeon D-2141I	7.35	555 USD	7.54	8 / 16	2018
408	EPYC 7713P	7.34	5010 USD	50.66	64 / 128	2021
409	Core i9-9900KF	7.32	488 USD	11.26	8 / 16	2019
410	EPYC 9454	7.29	5225 USD	53.69	48 / 96	2022
411	Xeon D-2143IT	7.28	566 USD	7.59	8 / 16	2018
412	Core i5-9500	7.18	192 USD	6.14	6 / 6	2018
413	Ryzen 7 2700	7.14	299 USD	9.74	8 / 16	2018
414	Xeon Platinum 8253	7.13	3115 USD	17.52	16 / 32	2018
415	EPYC 9174F	7.11	3850 USD	33.74	16 / 32	2022
416	Core i5-9400	7.06	182 USD	5.83	6 / 6	2018
417	Athlon II X3 425	6.94	42 USD	0.99	3 / 3	2009
418	EPYC 7643	6.88	4995 USD	47.30	48 / 96	2021
419	Core i5-9600	6.85	213 USD	6.40	6 / 6	2018
420	Celeron G4930	6.84	42 USD	1.58	2 / 2	2019
421	Core i9-9900K	6.81	488 USD	11.30	8 / 16	2018
422	Xeon E5-2660	6.78	85 USD	5.03	8 / 16	2012
423	Core i7-9700KF	6.75	374 USD	8.86	8 / 8	2019
424	Core i3-9300T	6.71	143 USD	3.86	4 / 4	2019
425	Celeron G1610T	6.67	89 USD	0.83	2 / 2	2012
426	EPYC 8534P	6.60	4950 USD	44.72	64 / 128	2023
427	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	6.52	5500 USD	52.05	64 / 128	2020
428	Xeon Gold 5217	6.49	1522 USD	9.60	8 / 16	2019
429	Core i5-9600KF	6.45	262 USD	6.63	6 / 6	2019
430	EPYC 7702P	6.43	4425 USD	38.28	64 / 128	2019
431	EPYC 73F3	6.40	3521 USD	28.67	16 / 32	2021
432	Core i5-2390T	6.32	100 USD	1.56	2 / 4	2011
433	Core i7-9700K	6.30	374 USD	8.97	8 / 8	2018
434	EPYC 7552	6.29	4025 USD	35.71	48 / 96	2019
435	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX	6.26	7349 USD	83.25	64 / 128	2023
436	Xeon Gold 6252	6.22	3655 USD	16.89	24 / 48	2019
437	Core i3-9350KF	6.22	173 USD	4.70	4 / 4	2019
438	Athlon II X3 440	6.18	47 USD	1.07	3 / 3	2010
439	Core i3-9100	6.16	122 USD	4.11	4 / 4	2018
440	Xeon Platinum 8160M	6.14	7704 USD	33.06	24 / 48	2017
441	EPYC 75F3	6.08	4860 USD	40.12	32 / 64	2021
442	Xeon E5-1650	6.05	175 USD	5.03	6 / 12	2012
443	Xeon D-2146NT	6.04	641 USD	7.30	8 / 16	2018
444	Athlon II X4 630	6.02	63 USD	1.35	4 / 4	2009
445	Xeon Platinum 8470	5.95	9359 USD	55.88	52 / 104	2023
446	Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	5.89	1299 USD	19.30	24 / 48	2018
447	Athlon II X2 245	5.89	35 USD	0.70	2 / 2	2009
448	Core i5-9600K	5.83	262 USD	6.62	6 / 6	2018
449	Core i7-9700T	5.82	323 USD	6.59	8 / 8	2019
450	Xeon D-2166NT	5.81	1005 USD	9.39	12 / 24	2018
451	Celeron G4900T	5.80	42 USD	1.40	2 / 2	2018
452	Core i9-9900T	5.75	439 USD	8.22	8 / 16	2019
453	Xeon W-2195	5.74	2553 USD	17.36	18 / 36	2017
454	Pentium Gold G5400	5.74	64 USD	2.33	2 / 4	2018
455	EPYC 9474F	5.73	6780 USD	65.31	48 / 96	2022
456	Xeon W-2155	5.73	1440 USD	13.10	10 / 20	2017
457	Xeon W3565	5.66	70 USD	2.10	4 / 8	2009
458	Core i7-9800X	5.59	589 USD	11.24	8 / 16	2018
459	Xeon Platinum 8153	5.55	3115 USD	20.02	16 / 32	2017
460	Core i5-9400T	5.54	182 USD	5.13	6 / 6	2018
461	Xeon W-2175	5.52	1947 USD	14.57	14 / 28	2017
462	Athlon II X3 455	5.52	88 USD	1.19	3 / 3	2010
463	EPYC 7642	5.51	4775 USD	36.57	48 / 96	2019
464	Athlon II X3 460	5.49	50 USD	1.25	3 / 3	2011
465	Xeon W-2145	5.47	1113 USD	11.17	8 / 16	2017
466	Xeon Gold 6234	5.44	2214 USD	11.04	8 / 16	2019
467	Opteron 6276	5.43	119 USD	3.95	16 / 16	2011
468	EPYC 9384X	5.39	5529 USD	43.33	32 / 64	2023
469	Phenom II X2 545	5.38	50 USD	0.76	2 / 2	2009
470	Pentium E5800	5.38	68 USD	0.74	2 / 2	2010
471	EPYC 7F52	5.37	3100 USD	25.70	16 / 32	2020
472	Celeron G4950	5.37	52 USD	1.69	2 / 2	2019
473	EPYC 9555P	5.34	7983 USD	84.29	64 / 128	2024
474	EPYC 9554P	5.33	7104 USD	66.40	64 / 128	2022
475	Xeon W-3265M	5.33	6353 USD	21.24	24 / 48	2019
476	Xeon Platinum 8260	5.33	4702 USD	18.88	24 / 48	2018
477	Athlon II X2 220	5.30	32 USD	0.65	2 / 2	2010
478	Athlon 3000G	5.27	49 USD	2.77	2 / 4	2019
479	Pentium Gold G5600T	5.24	75 USD	2.17	2 / 4	2019
480	Xeon Gold 6246	5.22	3286 USD	14.04	12 / 24	2019
481	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G	5.22	169 USD	5.32	4 / 8	2018
482	Xeon W-2123	5.20	294 USD	5.29	4 / 8	2017
483	Phenom II X3 720	5.16	75 USD	1.00	3 / 3	2010
484	Athlon II X2 270	5.15	100 USD	0.82	2 / 2	2011
485	Xeon W-2133	5.13	617 USD	7.88	6 / 12	2017
486	EPYC 7542	5.12	3400 USD	28.50	32 / 64	2019
487	Xeon W-3275M	5.12	7453 USD	25.14	28 / 56	2019
488	EPYC 7371	5.04	1550 USD	19.15	16 / 32	2018
489	Xeon D-2183IT	5.04	1764 USD	12.05	16 / 32	2018
490	EPYC 7663	5.02	6366 USD	51.06	56 / 112	2021
491	Core i3-9100T	5.00	122 USD	3.49	4 / 4	2018
492	Xeon W-3245M	4.99	5002 USD	17.46	16 / 32	2019
493	Core i5-650	4.93	35 USD	1.40	2 / 4	2010
494	Athlon II X3 450	4.89	45 USD	1.16	3 / 3	2010
495	Core i5-2500S	4.87	75 USD	2.11	4 / 4	2011
496	Xeon W-2135	4.82	835 USD	8.96	6 / 12	2017
497	Xeon Platinum 8268	4.80	6302 USD	21.19	24 / 48	2018
498	Core i9-9940X	4.76	1387 USD	17.50	14 / 28	2018
499	Celeron J4125	4.76	107 USD	1.83	4 / 4	2019
500	EPYC 7351P	4.74	750 USD	16.20	16 / 32	2017
501	Pentium Gold G5500	4.74	75 USD	2.38	2 / 4	2018
502	Xeon W-2125	4.67	444 USD	6.26	4 / 8	2017
503	Core i9-9920X	4.63	1189 USD	15.62	12 / 24	2018
504	Pentium G840	4.61	60 USD	0.82	2 / 2	2011
505	Xeon Gold 6148	4.60	3072 USD	18.11	20 / 40	2017
506	Athlon II X3 405e	4.58	80 USD	0.83	3 / 3	2009
507	Core i5-8500B	4.55	192 USD	5.54	6 / 6	2018
508	Ryzen 5 2400G	4.55	169 USD	5.43	4 / 8	2018
509	Core i7-8086K	4.52	425 USD	8.75	6 / 12	2018
510	Xeon E3-1240 v6	4.52	272 USD	5.41	4 / 8	2017
511	Athlon II X2 280	4.52	100 USD	0.84	2 / 2	2013
512	Phenom II X4 920	4.49	90 USD	1.36	4 / 4	2009
513	Core i9-9820X	4.43	898 USD	12.72	10 / 20	2018
514	Xeon Gold 6244	4.43	2925 USD	11.60	8 / 16	2019
515	Core i5-8600	4.43	213 USD	6.19	6 / 6	2018
516	Xeon X5680	4.43	172 USD	4.28	6 / 12	2010
517	Core i9-9900X	4.41	989 USD	13.48	10 / 20	2018
518	Core i7-8700B	4.41	303 USD	7.34	6 / 12	2018
519	Xeon E3-1245 v6	4.41	284 USD	5.46	4 / 8	2017
520	EPYC 9184X	4.40	4928 USD	29.65	16 / 32	2023
521	Core i5-8500	4.37	202 USD	5.93	6 / 6	2018
522	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX	4.36	1799 USD	20.02	32 / 64	2018
523	Xeon E5-2430	4.36	119 USD	3.55	6 / 12	2012
524	Athlon II X2 245e	4.36	80 USD	0.70	2 / 2	2010
525	Core i5-8600T	4.34	213 USD	5.76	6 / 6	2018
526	Core i9-9960X	4.33	1684 USD	18.60	16 / 32	2018
527	Xeon E5-2650L	4.32	142 USD	3.85	8 / 16	2012
528	EPYC 72F3	4.31	2468 USD	16.95	8 / 16	2021
529	Xeon E3-1230 v6	4.29	250 USD	5.06	4 / 8	2017
530	Xeon Silver 4114	4.28	694 USD	8.12	10 / 20	2017
531	Core i7-8700	4.27	303 USD	7.94	6 / 12	2018
532	Athlon 200GE	4.27	55 USD	2.54	2 / 4	2018
533	Xeon 5140	4.27	15 USD	0.53	2 / 2	2006
534	Athlon II X4 615e	4.23	59 USD	1.24	4 / 4	2010
535	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	4.21	999 USD	17.17	16 / 32	2017
536	EPYC 7713	4.19	7060 USD	51.52	64 / 128	2021
537	Xeon Gold 5222	4.19	1221 USD	5.90	4 / 8	2019
538	Pentium E6700	4.16	80 USD	0.76	2 / 2	2010
539	Xeon Gold 6140	4.15	2445 USD	15.36	18 / 36	2017
540	Xeon W3503	4.15	65 USD	0.70	2 / 2	2009
541	EPYC 7702	4.11	6450 USD	42.84	64 / 128	2019
542	Xeon Gold 6130T	4.11	1988 USD	13.56	16 / 32	2017
543	Xeon E3-1275 v6	4.09	339 USD	5.74	4 / 8	2017
544	Athlon 220GE	4.08	65 USD	2.75	2 / 4	2018
545	Xeon X5675	4.04	162 USD	3.98	6 / 12	2011
546	Xeon D-2187NT	3.97	1989 USD	11.24	16 / 32	2018
547	Xeon Gold 6132	3.96	2111 USD	13.95	14 / 28	2017
548	Xeon E3-1230 V5	3.96	261 USD	4.97	4 / 8	2015
549	Core i5-9500T	3.94	192 USD	5.03	6 / 6	2018
550	Xeon Gold 6130	3.93	1894 USD	13.17	16 / 32	2017
551	Xeon E3-1240 v5	3.92	282 USD	5.14	4 / 8	2015
552	Xeon Platinum 8260M	3.91	7705 USD	21.13	24 / 48	2018
553	Xeon E5-2690	3.91	397 USD	6.07	8 / 16	2012
554	Xeon E5-1660	3.91	290 USD	5.20	6 / 12	2012
555	Xeon E5-2640	3.90	162 USD	3.91	6 / 12	2012
556	Xeon Silver 4116	3.89	1002 USD	9.32	12 / 24	2017
557	Xeon E3-1270 v6	3.89	328 USD	5.51	4 / 8	2017
558	Xeon X5690	3.88	205 USD	4.37	6 / 12	2011
559	Xeon Gold 5118	3.82	1273 USD	10.42	12 / 24	2017
560	EPYC 7401P	3.78	1075 USD	17.31	24 / 48	2017
561	EPYC 7281	3.78	650 USD	13.45	16 / 32	2017
562	Xeon Silver 4109T	3.76	501 USD	6.44	8 / 16	2017
563	Xeon X5687	3.75	121 USD	3.33	4 / 8	2011
564	Ryzen Threadripper 1920X	3.73	799 USD	14.37	12 / 24	2017
565	Xeon E3-1260L v5	3.73	294 USD	5.12	4 / 8	2015
566	Xeon Gold 6126	3.72	1776 USD	12.42	12 / 24	2017
567	Xeon Silver 4110	3.72	501 USD	6.40	8 / 16	2017
568	Athlon II X2 260	3.72	48 USD	0.76	2 / 2	2010
569	Celeron E3400	3.72	76 USD	0.55	2 / 2	2010
570	Xeon E3-1285 v6	3.71	450 USD	5.83	4 / 8	2017
571	Core i5-8500T	3.70	192 USD	4.81	6 / 6	2018
572	Xeon Gold 5120	3.69	1555 USD	11.34	14 / 28	2017
573	Xeon Gold 6154	3.67	3543 USD	17.14	18 / 36	2017
574	Xeon Gold 6142	3.67	2946 USD	15.85	16 / 32	2017
575	Xeon Gold 6138	3.67	2612 USD	14.94	20 / 40	2017
576	Core i5-8400T	3.66	182 USD	4.60	6 / 6	2018
577	Athlon X4 950	3.66	60 USD	2.22	4 / 4	2017
578	EPYC 7551P	3.64	2100 USD	23.76	32 / 64	2017
579	A10-9700	3.64	90 USD	2.21	4 / 4	2017
580	Celeron G4920	3.61	52 USD	1.59	2 / 2	2018
581	Athlon II X2 250	3.61	39 USD	0.67	2 / 2	2009
582	Athlon II X2 240e	3.61	35 USD	0.63	2 / 2	2009
583	EPYC 7742	3.60	6950 USD	43.00	64 / 128	2019
584	Xeon E5-2630 v2	3.59	250 USD	4.64	6 / 12	2013
585	Pentium E6300	3.59	40 USD	0.64	2 / 2	2009
586	Xeon E3-1245 v5	3.57	294 USD	5.01	4 / 8	2015
587	Xeon E5506	3.57	43 USD	1.22	4 / 4	2009
588	Core i3-8100T	3.55	117 USD	3.27	4 / 4	2018
589	Pentium Silver J5040	3.54	161 USD	2.03	4 / 4	2019
590	Core i9-9980XE	3.53	1979 USD	18.12	18 / 36	2018
591	Xeon Gold 6150	3.53	3358 USD	16.60	18 / 36	2017
592	Ryzen 5 1600	3.53	219 USD	7.63	6 / 12	2017
593	Ryzen 5 1600X	3.51	249 USD	8.11	6 / 12	2017
594	Xeon Silver 4108	3.51	417 USD	5.66	8 / 16	2017
595	Core i7-8700T	3.50	303 USD	6.32	6 / 12	2018
596	Xeon E3-1270 v2	3.50	192 USD	4.03	4 / 8	2012
597	Core i3-8300	3.49	138 USD	3.94	4 / 4	2018
598	Xeon E5-1650 v4	3.45	617 USD	7.09	6 / 12	2016
599	Xeon X5672	3.43	115 USD	3.11	4 / 8	2011
600	Athlon II X4 620	3.43	65 USD	1.26	4 / 4	2009

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