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	EPYC 9384X	5.63	5529 USD	39.57	32 / 64	2023
402	Xeon D-2796TE	5.61	2101 USD	14.96	20 / 40	2022
403	Core i7-9700T	5.59	323 USD	6.01	8 / 8	2019
404	EPYC 9555P	5.58	7983 USD	76.96	64 / 128	2024
405	Core i9-9900T	5.58	439 USD	7.55	8 / 16	2019
406	Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	5.55	1299 USD	17.58	24 / 48	2018
407	Athlon II X3 455	5.52	88 USD	1.10	3 / 3	2010
408	EPYC 9554P	5.50	7104 USD	59.80	64 / 128	2022
409	Core i5-9600K	5.50	262 USD	6.04	6 / 6	2018
410	Athlon II X3 460	5.49	50 USD	1.13	3 / 3	2011
411	Xeon E-2226GE	5.48	286 USD	5.16	6 / 6	2019
412	Xeon E-2146G	5.40	317 USD	7.52	6 / 12	2018
413	Phenom II X2 545	5.38	50 USD	0.69	2 / 2	2009
414	Pentium E5800	5.38	68 USD	0.67	2 / 2	2010
415	Celeron G4950	5.37	52 USD	1.54	2 / 2	2019
416	EPYC 7642	5.30	4775 USD	33.39	48 / 96	2019
417	Athlon II X2 220	5.30	32 USD	0.59	2 / 2	2010
418	Core i7-9800X	5.29	589 USD	10.27	8 / 16	2018
419	Xeon D-1622	5.28	170 USD	3.52	4 / 8	2019
420	Xeon Gold 6434	5.27	2607 USD	15.97	8 / 16	2023
421	Athlon 3000G	5.27	49 USD	2.53	2 / 4	2019
422	EPYC 7663	5.25	6366 USD	46.62	56 / 112	2021
423	Pentium Gold G5600T	5.24	75 USD	1.99	2 / 4	2019
424	EPYC 7F52	5.22	3100 USD	23.47	16 / 32	2020
425	Xeon Gold 6242R	5.21	2529 USD	20.83	20 / 40	2020
426	Xeon Gold 6240R	5.19	2200 USD	18.94	24 / 48	2020
427	Xeon Gold 6534	5.19	2816 USD	16.75	8 / 16	2023
428	Xeon E-2274G	5.17	328 USD	5.55	4 / 8	2019
429	Core i5-9400T	5.16	182 USD	4.67	6 / 6	2018
430	Phenom II X3 720	5.16	75 USD	0.91	3 / 3	2010
431	Athlon II X2 270	5.15	100 USD	0.75	2 / 2	2011
432	Xeon W-3175X	4.98	2999 USD	26.20	28 / 56	2018
433	Xeon Silver 4210	4.95	501 USD	7.75	10 / 20	2019
434	Core i5-650	4.93	35 USD	1.28	2 / 4	2010
435	Athlon II X3 450	4.89	45 USD	1.06	3 / 3	2010
436	Core i5-2500S	4.87	75 USD	1.93	4 / 4	2011
437	EPYC 7542	4.85	3400 USD	25.76	32 / 64	2019
438	Xeon E-2176G	4.85	367 USD	7.71	6 / 12	2018
439	Xeon Gold 6210U	4.79	1500 USD	16.03	20 / 40	2019
440	EPYC 7371	4.78	1550 USD	17.48	16 / 32	2018
441	Xeon W-3223	4.77	749 USD	9.65	8 / 16	2019
442	Xeon Silver 4215R	4.75	794 USD	8.52	8 / 16	2020
443	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G	4.75	169 USD	4.85	4 / 8	2018
444	Pentium Gold G5500	4.74	75 USD	2.17	2 / 4	2018
445	Xeon E-2126G	4.68	255 USD	5.89	6 / 6	2018
446	Celeron J4125	4.67	107 USD	1.67	4 / 4	2019
447	Core i3-9100T	4.66	122 USD	3.19	4 / 4	2018
448	Xeon Gold 6238R	4.65	2612 USD	19.74	28 / 56	2020
449	Xeon Gold 6248R	4.63	2700 USD	20.12	24 / 48	2020
450	Xeon W-3235	4.62	1398 USD	14.50	12 / 24	2019
451	Pentium G840	4.61	60 USD	0.76	2 / 2	2011
452	EPYC 9184X	4.60	4928 USD	27.07	16 / 32	2023
453	Xeon Silver 4214	4.59	694 USD	9.27	12 / 24	2019
454	Athlon II X3 405e	4.58	80 USD	0.76	3 / 3	2009
455	Xeon Silver 4216	4.54	1002 USD	11.86	16 / 32	2019
456	Xeon Gold 6209U	4.53	1350 USD	14.44	20 / 40	2019
457	Athlon II X2 280	4.52	100 USD	0.77	2 / 2	2013
458	Core i9-9940X	4.51	1387 USD	15.97	14 / 28	2018
459	Xeon Silver 4208	4.50	417 USD	6.30	8 / 16	2019
460	Phenom II X4 920	4.49	90 USD	1.24	4 / 4	2009
461	EPYC 7351P	4.48	750 USD	14.79	16 / 32	2017
462	EPYC 7713	4.38	7060 USD	47.04	64 / 128	2021
463	Xeon W-3245	4.36	1999 USD	17.64	16 / 32	2019
464	Athlon II X2 245e	4.36	80 USD	0.64	2 / 2	2010
465	Xeon E-2278GEL	4.34	519 USD	6.83	8 / 16	2019
466	Core i9-9920X	4.33	1189 USD	14.16	12 / 24	2018
467	EPYC 7702	4.30	6450 USD	39.11	64 / 128	2019
468	Athlon 200GE	4.27	55 USD	2.33	2 / 4	2018
469	Xeon 5140	4.27	15 USD	0.49	2 / 2	2006
470	EPYC 72F3	4.26	2468 USD	15.48	8 / 16	2021
471	Athlon II X4 615e	4.23	59 USD	1.14	4 / 4	2010
472	Core i9-9820X	4.19	898 USD	11.60	10 / 20	2018
473	Xeon Silver 4214Y	4.19	768 USD	9.34	12 / 24	2019
474	Core i7-8086K	4.18	425 USD	7.99	6 / 12	2018
475	Pentium E6700	4.16	80 USD	0.69	2 / 2	2010
476	Core i9-9900X	4.15	989 USD	12.28	10 / 20	2018
477	Xeon W3503	4.15	65 USD	0.64	2 / 2	2009
478	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX	4.11	1799 USD	18.29	32 / 64	2018
479	Core i9-9960X	4.10	1684 USD	16.98	16 / 32	2018
480	Core i5-8500B	4.09	192 USD	5.04	6 / 6	2018
481	Athlon 220GE	4.08	65 USD	2.52	2 / 4	2018
482	Ryzen 5 2400G	4.05	169 USD	4.96	4 / 8	2018
483	Xeon E-2134	4.01	256 USD	5.30	4 / 8	2018
484	Core i7-8700B	3.99	303 USD	6.68	6 / 12	2018
485	Core i5-8600	3.97	213 USD	5.66	6 / 6	2018
486	Core i5-8500	3.90	202 USD	5.41	6 / 6	2018
487	Core i5-8600T	3.90	213 USD	5.24	6 / 6	2018
488	Xeon Platinum 8571N	3.84	6839 USD	38.84	52 / 104	2023
489	Xeon Gold 6258R	3.84	3950 USD	22.86	28 / 56	2020
490	Xeon Platinum 8454H	3.80	6540 USD	35.41	32 / 64	2023
491	Xeon E-2144G	3.80	272 USD	5.33	4 / 8	2018
492	Xeon Gold 5218	3.79	1273 USD	12.34	16 / 32	2019
493	Core i7-8700	3.79	303 USD	7.24	6 / 12	2018
494	EPYC 7742	3.77	6950 USD	39.27	64 / 128	2019
495	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	3.76	999 USD	15.64	16 / 32	2017
496	Xeon Silver 4209T	3.74	501 USD	6.29	8 / 16	2019
497	Athlon II X2 260	3.72	48 USD	0.70	2 / 2	2010
498	Celeron E3400	3.72	76 USD	0.50	2 / 2	2010
499	Athlon X4 950	3.66	60 USD	2.03	4 / 4	2017
500	Xeon Gold 5220	3.64	1555 USD	13.72	18 / 36	2019
501	A10-9700	3.64	90 USD	2.01	4 / 4	2017
502	Celeron G4920	3.61	52 USD	1.45	2 / 2	2018
503	Athlon II X2 250	3.61	39 USD	0.61	2 / 2	2009
504	Athlon II X2 240e	3.61	35 USD	0.57	2 / 2	2009
505	Pentium E6300	3.59	40 USD	0.59	2 / 2	2009
506	EPYC 7763	3.57	7890 USD	48.04	64 / 128	2021
507	EPYC 7401P	3.57	1075 USD	15.81	24 / 48	2017
508	Xeon E5506	3.57	43 USD	1.11	4 / 4	2009
509	Xeon Gold 6222V	3.56	1600 USD	13.78	20 / 40	2019
510	EPYC 7281	3.56	650 USD	12.28	16 / 32	2017
511	Core i5-9500T	3.56	192 USD	4.60	6 / 6	2018
512	Pentium Silver J5040	3.47	161 USD	1.85	4 / 4	2019
513	EPYC 7551P	3.45	2100 USD	21.72	32 / 64	2017
514	Xeon Gold 6212U	3.44	2000 USD	15.60	24 / 48	2019
515	Athlon II X4 620	3.43	65 USD	1.15	4 / 4	2009
516	Athlon 240GE	3.42	75 USD	2.59	2 / 4	2018
517	Ryzen 5 1600	3.39	219 USD	6.97	6 / 12	2017
518	Xeon E5-2630	3.39	74 USD	3.45	6 / 12	2012
519	Xeon Silver 4215	3.38	794 USD	8.20	8 / 16	2019
520	Xeon E-2186G	3.38	506 USD	7.83	6 / 12	2018
521	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	3.36	9999 USD	82.27	96 / 192	2023
522	Xeon Gold 6230	3.36	1894 USD	14.81	20 / 40	2019
523	Ryzen 5 1600X	3.36	249 USD	7.40	6 / 12	2017
524	Core i9-9980XE	3.34	1979 USD	16.54	18 / 36	2018
525	Xeon E5-2650	3.34	91 USD	4.17	8 / 16	2012
526	EPYC 7F32	3.33	2100 USD	13.18	8 / 16	2020
527	Celeron N6211	3.33	54 USD	1.28	2 / 2	2022
528	Core i5-8500T	3.32	192 USD	4.38	6 / 6	2018
529	Ryzen Threadripper 1920X	3.31	799 USD	13.13	12 / 24	2017
530	EPYC 9554	3.30	9087 USD	61.78	64 / 128	2022
531	Xeon W-3225	3.30	1199 USD	10.37	8 / 16	2019
532	Core i5-8400T	3.30	182 USD	4.21	6 / 6	2018
533	Athlon II X4 645	3.30	80 USD	1.35	4 / 4	2010
534	Ryzen 7 1700	3.28	329 USD	8.40	8 / 16	2017
535	Athlon II X2 240	3.28	35 USD	0.60	2 / 2	2009
536	EPYC 9555	3.26	9826 USD	75.68	64 / 128	2024
537	Xeon E-2174G	3.21	334 USD	5.46	4 / 8	2018
538	Xeon E-2124	3.21	193 USD	3.92	4 / 4	2018
539	Core i7-8700T	3.19	303 USD	5.78	6 / 12	2018
540	Core i3-8100T	3.17	117 USD	2.99	4 / 4	2018
541	Xeon E-2124G	3.15	213 USD	4.15	4 / 4	2018
542	Xeon W-3275	3.09	4449 USD	23.55	28 / 56	2019
543	Xeon Bronze 3204	3.09	213 USD	2.71	6 / 6	2019
544	Phenom II X4 840	3.08	90 USD	1.39	4 / 4	2011
545	Core i3-8300	3.07	138 USD	3.60	4 / 4	2018
546	Xeon X5660	3.05	33 USD	3.40	6 / 12	2010
547	Pentium Gold G5600	3.05	93 USD	2.18	2 / 4	2018
548	Xeon 5148	3.05	9 USD	0.52	2 / 2	2006
549	Xeon Gold 6246R	3.04	3286 USD	17.30	16 / 32	2020
550	Athlon II X2 250e	3.04	77 USD	0.68	2 / 2	2010
551	Xeon Gold 5218T	3.03	1561 USD	12.17	16 / 32	2019
552	Ryzen 7 1700X	3.02	399 USD	8.88	8 / 16	2017
553	Pentium G620T	3.00	80 USD	0.51	2 / 2	2011
554	Celeron E3500	2.99	62 USD	0.53	2 / 2	2010
555	Xeon X5570	2.98	49 USD	1.88	4 / 8	2009
556	Celeron G4900	2.95	42 USD	1.34	2 / 2	2018
557	Xeon D-1602	2.94	106 USD	1.40	2 / 4	2019
558	Phenom II X3 B73	2.94	75 USD	0.95	3 / 3	2009
559	EPYC 9534	2.93	8803 USD	50.59	64 / 128	2022
560	Core i7-8700K	2.93	359 USD	7.71	6 / 12	2017
561	Athlon II X4 640	2.92	80 USD	1.29	4 / 4	2010
562	Core i3-8300T	2.91	138 USD	3.17	4 / 4	2018
563	Xeon Gold 6238	2.89	2612 USD	16.54	22 / 44	2019
564	Celeron E3200	2.88	52 USD	0.51	2 / 2	2009
565	EPYC 9655P	2.86	10811 USD	91.11	96 / 192	2024
566	Athlon II X4 635	2.86	70 USD	1.27	4 / 4	2010
567	Core i5-8400	2.83	182 USD	5.24	6 / 6	2017
568	Xeon E-2104G	2.83	193 USD	3.34	4 / 4	2018
569	Celeron G3950	2.83	52 USD	1.33	2 / 2	2017
570	Xeon E5-2670	2.70	145 USD	5.07	8 / 16	2012
571	EPYC 9565	2.69	10486 USD	76.80	72 / 144	2024
572	EPYC 9734	2.67	9600 USD	58.09	112 / 224	2023
573	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	2.66	549 USD	9.54	8 / 16	2017
574	Ryzen 7 1800X	2.64	499 USD	9.27	8 / 16	2017
575	Core i3-3240	2.62	75 USD	1.33	2 / 4	2012
576	A6-9500	2.62	64 USD	1.07	2 / 2	2017
577	Phenom II X4 B95	2.60	80 USD	1.38	4 / 4	2009
578	Xeon E5520	2.58	19 USD	1.44	4 / 8	2009
579	Xeon 5150	2.56	16 USD	0.50	2 / 2	2006
580	Xeon Platinum 8470	2.52	9359 USD	51.03	52 / 104	2023
581	Xeon Gold 6248	2.51	3072 USD	16.79	20 / 40	2019
582	Xeon Gold 6226	2.51	1776 USD	11.71	12 / 24	2019
583	Core i9-9990XE	2.50	2800 USD	17.13	14 / 28	2018
584	Athlon II X4 610e	2.49	70 USD	1.11	4 / 4	2010
585	Xeon W-3265	2.48	3349 USD	17.10	24 / 48	2019
586	Xeon Gold 5215	2.48	1221 USD	8.93	10 / 20	2019
587	Core i7-7820X	2.44	599 USD	9.77	8 / 16	2017
588	EPYC 7351	2.43	1100 USD	13.19	16 / 32	2017
589	Core i9-7940X	2.40	1399 USD	14.55	14 / 28	2017
590	Core i9-7920X	2.40	1199 USD	13.38	12 / 24	2017
591	Celeron G1620T	2.40	42 USD	0.87	2 / 2	2013
592	Xeon Gold 6240	2.39	2445 USD	14.02	18 / 36	2019
593	Core i5-8600K	2.38	257 USD	5.75	6 / 6	2017
594	Xeon Gold 6254	2.37	3803 USD	18.51	18 / 36	2019
595	Core i9-7960X	2.37	1699 USD	15.97	16 / 32	2017
596	Xeon E5-2665	2.37	142 USD	4.70	8 / 16	2012
597	Xeon Gold 6242	2.36	2529 USD	14.20	16 / 32	2019
598	Phenom II X4 B97	2.36	100 USD	1.44	4 / 4	2010
599	EPYC 9634	2.28	10304 USD	61.31	84 / 168	2022
600	Phenom II X4 840T	2.28	80 USD	1.34	4 / 4	2010

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