Yes, it’s Black Friday CPU deals time people! Oh yes, the blackest of all Fridays is now upon us, November is almost over, and etailers across the globe are slashing prices all over the shop. While it might not necessarily mean you can get the latest and greatest processors of all time at severely discounted rates – though there are still some bargains to be had on modern silicon – it does mean that last-gen chips can be had for peanuts.
And there ain’t nothing wrong with last-gen silicon, especially when we’re talking about PC processors. In gaming terms CPU performance hasn’t changed things dramatically over the past few years, and with a resurgent AMD now very much back in the game there are a lot more options for the discerning PC gamer to build a new rig around.
The second-gen Ryzen CPUs were a genuine improvement over their first-gen forebears, and are now on sale for honestly ridiculous prices. If we’d told you just a couple of years ago that you would be able to buy a high-performance, eight-core. 16-thread CPU for less than $200 you’d have had us committed.
The fact that you can find some of the best CPUs for gaming at such discounted rates is astonishing, and that means Black Friday is now one of the best times for either making an upgrade to your existing gaming PC, or building an entire new one.
But it’s still worth treating Black Friday PC deals with caution, however, as for every octa-core bargain, there is a silicon dud waiting to sully your Amazon basket. Do your research… or trust us experts… know what chip you’re after, and make sure you pay attention to whether it really is a good deal or not. The price-tracking site, CamelCamelCamel is a great way to see whether prices are really as bargainous as they seem.
Black Friday CPU deals US
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X – save $159 – $170 at Amazon
8 cores | 16 threads | 4.3GHz
The top 2nd Gen Ryzen processor can deliver eight cores and 16 threads of high-end processing power, now at a staggering price.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 – save $81 – $118 at Amazon
6 cores | 12 threads | 3.9GHz
The best-value CPU around right now. Seriously a 12 thread processor for only a little more than $100? That’s nuts.
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G – save $50 – $119 at Amazon
4 cores | 8 threads | 3.9GHz | Vega 11 GPU
Who needs a graphics card when the Vega 11 GPU inside this AMD APU is capable of powering a tiny 720p gaming PC?
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X – save $219 – $680 at Amazon
16 cores | 32 threads | 4.4GHz
If you want to go big this Black Friday then the monstrous 2nd Gen 16-core Threadripper chip will see you right…
Check out our guide to the best CPUs for gaming with the latest prices.
Black Friday CPU deals UK
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X – save £40 – £290 at Amazon
8 cores | 16 threads | 4.4GHz
Forget the 3800X, this is the finest of the latest Ryzen 7 range in terms of price and performance, so any discount is more than welcome.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 – £114 on Amazon
6 cores | 12 threads | 3.9GHz
Our favourite last-gen Ryzen CPU is now an unbelievable bargain, especially for those on a first-gen Ryzen system it’s a drop-in upgrade.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 – save £111 – £139 on Amazon
8 cores | 16 threads | 4.1GHz
Only missing some of the straight line pace of the 2700X, this is still a fantastic chip and an incredible price for an 8-core CPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X – save £151 – £179 on Amazon
8 cores | 16 threads | 4.3GHz
The top Ryzen 2000 CPU AMD released, and now available for well under £200. For 8 cores and 16 threads. Amaze.
Intel Core i9 9900KF – save £86 – £439 on Amazon
8 cores | 16 threads | 5GHz
Ignore the limited edition KS, this is arguably the fastest CPU for gaming on the planet right now, and at its cheapest ever price.
Intel Core i5 9600K – save £83 – £194 on Amazon
6 cores | 6 threads | 4.6GHz
This isn’t about productivity, Coffee Lake’s i5 is all about gaming performance, and Intel still just about has the edge on AMD for that.
Intel Core i5 9400F – save £40 – £135 on Amazon
6 cores | 6 threads | 4.1GHz
Taking out the GPUs allowed Intel to make its powerful gaming CPUs more affordable. Maybe not as versatile as Ryzen, but quicker in-game.
Check out our guide to the best CPUs for gaming with the latest prices.
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