Intel’s 9th generation CPUs achieve massive price reductions through micro-centers

The 9th generation CPUs from Intel have received another massive price cut from Microcenter, which means that the unlocked 8-core and 6-core offerings are below $ 220 and $ 170, respectively. Microcenter is widespread because it offers massive discounts on older generation processors. However, the 9th generation CPU family is still very powerful, so anyone trying to build a budget PC should definitely consider one of these chips.

9th Generation Intel desktop CPUs are getting massive price cuts through the micro-center – unlocked 8-core starting at $ 219, unlocked 6-core for $ 169, and the flagship core i9-9900K now for just $ 319

In the past we have received some impressive offers for Intel and AMD CPUs through Microcenter. While Microcenter still has discounts on AMD Ryzen 3000 and Intel 10th Gen CPUs on its website, we’ll take a closer look at the 9th Gen line as they offer the best discounts right now.

The difference between Micro Center and the rest of the retailers is that the processors are only available for in-store pickup. So if you want to get your hands on any of the processors you have to go to the store to get the offer and they only have stores in the US. However, you can pre-book your processor, which can save you from hassle if that particular CPU is out of stock.

As part of the 9th Generation Coffee Lake family, the Intel Core i9-9900K, Core i7-9700K, and Core i5-9600K have received some impressive price reductions. Even the unlocked parts are now at a really good price compared to what they were previously sold for. Below is a list of all 9th ​​Generation Intel Coffee Lake CPUs with their respective prices:

The offerings for the Core i7-9700K and Core i5-9600K are the most notable here as they are unlocked SKUs at massively discounted prices compared to their MSRP. The Core i7-9700K has 8 core and 8 threads, which are not available compared to the competition. You have to pass it on to Intel, however, which continues to hold a strong position in gaming benchmarks with its 9th and 10th generation. At $ 219, the Core i7-9700K and the US Core i5-9600K at $ 169.99 are excellent value for money. The CPUs provide a good upgrade path for users on a budget running a Z370 or Z390 platform.

Several Z370 boards in the second-hand market are available for around $ 150 to $ 200, making them a great buy on a budget and mainstream gaming PC. For those looking to spend their money on something new, it is wiser to wait for the next generation Ryzen 5000 series desktop CPUs from AMD. The new generation of CPUs from AMD will no doubt offer excellent performance and the single-thread performance will be above the Intel 10th Gen line. At the same time, the release of these processors will push retailers to reduce the existing Ryzen 3000 desktop CPUs even further.