AMDSpec score 9.5
64 Cores, 350W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+64 cores and 128 threads for extreme parallel workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 350 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
−350 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$3,027.99-39%List: $4,999.00
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Spec score9.5
Pros+64 cores and 128 threads for extreme parallel workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 350 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
Cons−350 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+64 cores: the most cores of the 167 here
+128 threads: the most threads of the 138 here
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AMDSpec score 7.5
12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$331.00-34%List: $499.00
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Spec score7.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+24 threads: 98 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 8.0
24 Cores, 350W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+24 cores and 48 threads for demanding parallel workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 350 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
−350 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$1,099.97-27%List: $1,499.00
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Spec score8.0
Pros+24 cores and 48 threads for demanding parallel workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 350 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
Cons−350 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+48 threads: only 5 of 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
$168.11-20%List: $210.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 93 of the 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.3
8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7, Yes
+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
$372.00-17%List: $449.00
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IntelSpec score 7.8
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$609.99-14%Was: $707.00
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Spec score7.8
Pros+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
$99.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 93 of the 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$177.00-20%List: $220.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 93 of the 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$138.99-13%Was: $159.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 93 of the 138 here have more threads
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AMD
12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9
+12 cores for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$526.00-12%List: $599.00
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Pros+12 cores for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
$311.21-11%List: $349.00
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Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+32 threads: only 10 of 138 here have more threads
+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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AMD
16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$624.00-11%List: $699.00
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Pros+16 cores for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.4
10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$161.08-10%Was: $178.97
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Spec score7.4
Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Intel
16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99-9%Was: $333.99
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Pros+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.6
20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.99-9%Was: $371.59
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Spec score7.6
Pros+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+20 cores: only 20 of 167 here have more cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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Intel
12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.00-8%Was: $314.35
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Pros+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses LGA1700 socket
Cons−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 7.3
8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket supports the newer platform
$444.00-7%List: $479.00
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AMD
AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Designed for high-core-count workstation and desktop use
$1,395.00-7%List: $1,499.00
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IntelSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$133.00-6%Was: $141.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 93 of the 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$168.03-5%Was: $176.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 93 of the 138 here have more threads
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Intel
16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$329.99
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Pros+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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Intel
10 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core Ultra 5
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$163.31-5%Was: $171.99
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Pros+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec score 7.4
10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
$197.33-5%Was: $208.39
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Spec score7.4
Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec score 7.4
14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
$184.94-5%Was: $194.59
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Spec score7.4
Pros+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
−14 threads: 89 of the 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 8.3
32 Cores, 350W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+32 cores and 64 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 350 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
−350 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$1,942.41
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Spec score8.3
Pros+32 cores and 64 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 350 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
Cons−350 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+32 cores: only 3 of 167 here have more cores
+64 threads: only 3 of 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.5
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.06
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Spec score7.5
Pros+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Core i5 family for gaming and desktop use
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec score 7.4
14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No
+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.00
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Spec score7.4
Pros+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
−14 threads: 89 of the 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.3
8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Runs at 4.7 GHz on AM5 socket
−Sold without a cooler
$529.99
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