Compatible processors with NZXT Kraken Plus 280

Name: NZXT Kraken Plus 280
Brand: NZXT
SKU: RL-KN280-B2

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Compatible doesn't mean recommended. This is a list of technically compatible products. If you put a cheap CPU cooler rated for 65W TDP on a 150W TDP processor, don't expect good temperatures.

Model	Socket	Cores	TDP	iGPU	CPU Single-Core Performance	Workstation Performance	Gaming Performance	Price
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K	LGA1851	24	125W	Yes	100%	38%	72%	$515
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus	LGA1851	24	125W	Yes	98%	41%	77%	$310
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K	LGA1851	20	125W	Yes	94%	33%	68%	$328
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF	LGA1851	20	125W	No	94%	33%	68%	$298
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus	LGA1851	18	125W	Yes	93%	30%	72%	$210
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus	LGA1851	18	125W	No	93%	30%	72%	$190
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	AM5	16	170W	Yes	89%	36%	74%	$510
Intel Core i9-14900KS	LGA1700	24	150W	Yes	88%	35%	67%	$690
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2	AM5	16	200W	Yes	88%	30%	89%	$899
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D	AM5	16	170W	Yes	88%	29%	89%	$670
Intel Core i9-14900K	LGA1700	24	125W	Yes	88%	35%	79%	$469
Intel Core i9-14900KF	LGA1700	24	125W	No	88%	35%	79%	$470
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D	AM5	8	120W	Yes	88%	20%	100%	$489
Intel Core i9-14900	LGA1700	24	65W	Yes	88%	29%	52%	$590
Intel Core i9-14900F	LGA1700	24	65W	No	88%	29%	58%	$561
Intel Core i9-13900KS	LGA1700	24	150W	Yes	88%	35%	67%	$742
Intel Core Ultra 9 285	LGA1851	24	65W	Yes	87%	30%	74%	$682
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X	AM5	12	120W	Yes	87%	30%	70%	$329
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K	LGA1851	14	125W	Yes	86%	21%	64%	$180
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF	LGA1851	14	125W	No	86%	21%	64%	$195
Intel Core Ultra 7 265	LGA1851	20	65W	Yes	86%	25%	62%	$372
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F	LGA1851	20	65W	No	86%	25%	64%	$320
Intel Core i9-13900K	LGA1700	24	125W	Yes	85%	35%	76%	$569
Intel Core i9-13900KF	LGA1700	24	125W	No	85%	35%	76%	$552
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X	AM5	8	65W	Yes	85%	18%	75%	$295

This is not a full list of compatible parts. Always check the manufacturer's website to verify possible incompatibilities between components.

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