Intel's 12th, 13th, & 14th gen CPUs are currently retailing for much lower than MSRP with the early Black Friday deals on Amazon and Newegg.
Get the Intel Core i9 12900KS for under $240, the Core i5 13600KF for just $175, the flagship Core i9-14900K for $438, and significant discounts on many Intel CPUs
Black Friday 2024 is just two weeks away, but the deals aren't. In fact, the deals have already begun, and we have collected the list of the discount processors that will save you hundreds of dollars if you compare their MSRPs with current deal prices. This list includes a lot of Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th gen CPUs, all of them being offered at much lower prices that will offer great value for money.
As far as Intel's Alder Lake(12th gen) processors are considered, you can currently purchase five SKUs for a much lower price:
- Core i9 12900KS (Best Deal): $239 on Amazon (MSRP: $739)
- Core i9 12900KF: $281 on Newegg (MSRP: $564)
- Core i7 12700KF: $197 on Newegg (MSRP: $384)
- Core i7 12700K: $213 on Newegg (MSRP: $409)
- Core i5 12600KF: $149 on Newegg (MSRP: $264)
The Intel Core i9 12900KS CPU probably won't go as low as it is now. It is even cheaper than the Core i9 12900KF and is the flagship processor in the Alder Lake lineup. Featuring 16 cores and 24 threads with a clock speed of up to 5.50 GHz, it is the best possible and best-value LGA 1700 CPU to buy right now. It was launched for $739, which saves you around a staggering $500.
Other deals such as the Intel Core i7 12700KF and Core i5 12600KF are also outstanding. One is available for under $200 while the other is under $150, respectively. Both offer incredible gaming performance and decent productivity as well.
For newer generations, like Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh, here are the current best deals:
- Core i9 14900K: $438 on Newegg (MSRP: $589)
- Core i9 14900KF: $438 on Newegg (MSRP: $564)
- Core i7 14700K: $347 on Newegg (MSRP: $409)
- Core i7 14700KF: $327 on Newegg, $327 on Amazon (MSRP: $384)
- Core i5 14600K: $235 on Newegg (MSRP: $319)
- Core i5 14600KF: $214 on Newegg (MSRP: $294)
- Core i9 13900K: $401 on Amazon (MSRP: $589)
- Core i5 13600K: $210 on Amazon (MSRP: $319)
- Core i5 13600KF: $175 on Amazon (MSRP: $294)
All of these chips are fabulous when it comes to multitasking, CPU-oriented programs, and heavy workloads. Surprisingly, these chips are better than the current-gen Arrow Lake CPUs in gaming and with the current deals, they will offer much higher fps per cost.
For medium-intensive tasks and gaming, we recommend going with the Core i5 series. For intensive tasks and productivity, the Core i7 chips will be a cost-effective yet powerful computing solution. However, for very intensive stuff where every second matters, get the Core i9s to get the job done in a few minutes.
We will be back again with more such deals on AMD CPUs too. Stay tuned for more such discounts as this will be the best time for you to build a gaming PC.
About the author: Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on PC components and the builder community. With years of experience writing about PC hardware and laptops, his work has been featured on several reputable technology publications. Sarfraz's hands-on experience is demonstrated through his first-person accounts of using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relatable insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Germany's Igor's Lab.
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