Processors

Computer Processors | Shop Intel & AMD CPUs

Build or upgrade your desktop with processors from Intel and AMD, with options for everyday PCs, gaming rigs, creative systems and professional workstations. Shop Intel Core processors, Intel Core Ultra processors and AMD Ryzen processors across different sockets, core counts and performance levels.

Laptop Outlet makes it easier to compare PC processors around the performance you need and the platform you already own, rather than simply buying the highest-spec CPU available.

Upgrading Your CPU or Starting a New Build?

For an upgrade, compatibility comes first. Check your motherboard socket, chipset and BIOS support before ordering a new CPU. Moving between platforms may also mean changing your motherboard or memory, so compare motherboards before deciding how far to upgrade.

Building from scratch gives you more freedom. Choose the processor and motherboard together, then match them with suitable desktop RAM, cooling and storage. This helps avoid spending heavily on one component while restricting performance elsewhere.

Gaming CPUs: Spend Where Performance Matters

For gaming, the most expensive CPU is not automatically the right one. Your processor needs enough performance to keep pace with your graphics card, target frame rate and the games you play.

Mainstream gaming CPUs such as Intel Core i5 and AMD Ryzen 5 models can suit balanced gaming builds, while Core i7, Core Ultra 7, Ryzen 7 and higher tiers provide more headroom for demanding games, streaming and multitasking.

Remember that gaming performance depends heavily on the GPU too. Once you have selected your processor, choose a graphics card that makes sense for your resolution, games and overall budget.

Threadripper & Threadripper PRO for Demanding Workloads

AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors are designed for workloads that can take advantage of large core counts, extensive memory capability and greater platform expansion.

They are primarily worth considering for demanding workstation tasks such as 3D rendering, simulation, software development and professional content production. For most gaming and general desktop builds, mainstream Ryzen or Intel Core CPUs provide a more appropriate platform.

Integrated Graphics, Included Coolers & Model Suffixes

Small model-name differences can change what else your build needs.

On Intel desktop CPUs, F means discrete graphics are required, K identifies an unlocked processor, and KF combines both. Some AMD CPUs include integrated Radeon graphics, while X3D models use additional cache aimed at performance-sensitive workloads such as gaming.

Cooler inclusion also varies. Some boxed AMD and Intel processors include a suitable stock cooler, while higher-performance models may require one separately. Check the individual listing first, then find a CPU cooler with suitable socket support and cooling capacity if required.

Find a Processor That Fits Your Budget

Match your spending to what the PC actually needs:

• Everyday and entry-level builds: Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 models can cover browsing, office work and lighter desktop use.
• Mainstream gaming and multitasking: Core i5 and Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 processors provide stronger headroom for gaming, productivity and heavier multitasking.
• High-performance PCs: Core i7, Core i9, Core Ultra and Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 CPUs suit demanding gaming, creation and professional applications.
• Workstations: Threadripper and Threadripper PRO target workloads able to benefit from very high core counts and workstation-class platforms.

This approach also leaves enough of your budget for memory, storage, graphics and cooling instead of concentrating too much of the total build cost on the processor alone.

Buy Your Next CPU from Laptop Outlet

Shop Intel and AMD processors across a variety of configurations and price points at Laptop Outlet. Compare core counts, sockets, frequencies, cache, graphics support and included cooling before ordering, with clear product specifications to help you make the right choice.

Laptop Outlet offers competitive prices, flexible payment options including PayPal Credit, PayPal Pay in 3 and Klarna, fast UK delivery, a standard 1-year warranty and a straightforward returns policy.

Found the right CPU? Complete your PC build with compatible memory, cooling, graphics, storage, power supplies and other essential components.

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