AMD had to respond, and thanks to Amazon, it has. With Intel’s 270K Plus and 250K Plus launching this week and delivering incredible value at their respective $299 and $199 prices, AMD’s recent gaming CPU dominance is under serious threat. However, if the AMD CPU price drops seen today on Amazon are anything to go by, we could be seeing the first signs of AMD fighting back. For those hoping AMD’s 7500X3D might suddenly have dropped to $199 to compete with the 250K Plus, or the 9600X was suddenly a $150 CPU, sadly, that isn’t the case. However, if you’re willing to stretch your budget a little more, some of the outright best gaming CPU options are available for their lowest ever prices right now.
The AMD CPU price cuts have already begun, with the 9800X3D hitting its lowest ever price
26 March 20260

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