This probably feels like more of a OzCurrentLowestPriceButNotYetASuperBargain post, but anyway… All prices include shipping, which is a good advantage over some other competitors' similar prices.
While intel CPU pricing is currently more competitive than AMD Ryzens, however, do factor in the overall platform cost (so including the motherboard too) for your personal situation to see which is better value for you.
The intel CPUs may also be eligible for bonus games as per intel's current promotion:
Intel® Channel Enthusiast Specialty Bundle
- Bundle includes: A TOTAL WAR SAGA: TROY, EURO TRUCK SIMULATOR 2, GRFX STUDIO PRO, PAINTER® ESSENTIALS™ 7, PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES™: BATTLE FOR NEIGHBORVILLE, REMNANT: FROM THE ASHES
- Offer valid only while supplies last. To participate you must purchase a qualifying Intel® processor based-device or CPU by [28 Feb 2021] and create an Intel Digital Hub Account at softwareoffer.intel.com/bonus, complete the purchase verification process, respond to a brief survey, and redeem your offer by March 31, 2021.
See here for details: https://softwareoffer.intel.com/Campaign/LearnMore/1AFC65A2-…Intel® Software Bonus Bundle
- Bundle includes: FORTNITE: SPLASH SQUADRON SET, CYBERLINK PHOTODIRECTOR 365, ACTION! SCREEN AND GAME RECORDER, AUTO CHESS, CLEAR EDGE™ FOR CLIENT, CNX MEDIA PLAYER - 4K UHD & HDR VIDEO PLAYER, COREL™ MULTICAM CAPTURE, DXO PHOTOLAB 3 ELITE EDITION, EXCIRE FOTO, GRFX STUDIO PRO - AI, LUMINAR 4, VEGAS™ PRO 365, NERO AI PHOTO TAGGER WITH NERO MEDIAHOME STANDARD 2021, PAINTER® ESSENTIALS™ 7
- Offer valid only while supplies last. To participate you must purchase a qualifying Intel® processor based-device or CPU by [28 Feb 2021] and create an Intel Digital Hub Account at softwareoffer.intel.com/bonus, complete the purchase verification process, respond to a brief survey, and redeem your offer by March 31, 2021.
See here for details: https://softwareoffer.intel.com/Campaign/LearnMore/873fbd13-…
Enquire with Computer Alliance for redemption related matters.
Intel Core i5-10400F (6 Cores, 12 Threads, not overclockable, no iGPU): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174388762524
$206.10
(For those needing the iGPU due to the current dGPU drought and doesn't have a previous dGPU to tie over, the i5-10400 with iGPU is $233.10 after the code: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174288747585)
Mentioned in Intel® Software Bonus Bundle
Intel Core i5-10600KF (6 Cores, 12 Threads, overclockable with Z series MB, no iGPU): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174388762444
$314.10 Out of stock
For those who want to overclock for the best gaming performance to a comparable level of 10900K without having to fork out the high price.
Mentioned in Intel® Channel Enthusiast Specialty Bundle, and Intel® Software Bonus Bundle
Intel Core i5-10600K (6 Cores, 12 Threads, overclockable): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174388762577
$323.10
Nice mention by p1 ama. Same as 10600KF but with iGPU.
Mentioned in Intel® Channel Enthusiast Specialty Bundle, and Intel® Software Bonus Bundle
Intel Core i7-10700KF (8 Cores, 16 Threads, overclockable with Z series MB, no iGPU): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174358993633
$431.10
For those wanting best single threaded and gaming performance, while also needing good multi-threaded performance for productivity workload (performs similar to Ryzen 7 3700X in sustained multi-threaded workload, but also ~50W higher power consumption).
(see Quppa's deal here for the iGPU containing variant for $467.10)
Mentioned in Intel® Channel Enthusiast Specialty Bundle, and Intel® Software Bonus Bundle
MSI Z490-A PRO Motherboard for INTEL LGA1200 (BIOS versions from 7C75v283 support 11th Gen processors and Resizable BAR)
.$242.10 (cheaper at FutuOnline below)
Same as previous deal, and I'm aware the Qty is only 9 (<20 as posting guides), happy to take it off the title, but the other products are still valid, so it seems to be harmless just to list for awareness. Speaking of awareness, the motherboard is actually cheaper at FutuOnline eBay for $233.10 using the same code, but there's only Qty5 in stock now showing more than 10 available in stock.
While there seems to be tips of CPU stock level getting better, but motherboard stock levels are getting tighter (likely due to both shortage of manufacturing materials and bulkier to ship, and possibly other reasons. The upcoming lunar new year period likely won't help with supply levels in the short term too), just FYI.
Insane value on the i7!