Processors
AMD Ryzen desktop processors, new and refurbished. Each listing shows the socket, core and thread count, boost clock, TDP, supported memory and whether a cooler is included, so matching a motherboard takes one look. Ryzen 5000 chips use socket AM4 and DDR4 memory; Ryzen 7000 and 9000 chips use AM5 and DDR5.
Frequently asked questions
Which socket do I need?
AMD Ryzen 5000 processors use socket AM4. Ryzen 7000 and 9000 processors use socket AM5. Intel Core Ultra 200S desktop processors use LGA1851, and Intel 12th to 14th generation chips use LGA1700. The socket is listed on every CPU and motherboard.
Does the CPU come with a cooler?
Some AMD Ryzen models include a stock cooler; many higher-end chips do not. The listing says which. Our cooling collection lists socket support for every cooler.
What RAM works with these processors?
AM4 processors such as the Ryzen 5000 series use DDR4 memory. AM5 (Ryzen 7000 and 9000) and Intel LGA1851 platforms use DDR5 only. For Ryzen 7000 and 9000, a DDR5-6000 kit with an EXPO profile is the common sweet spot.