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Spec score 7.4
+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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Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz
$161.08as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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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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Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225F 10 Cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.9 GHz
$163.31as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+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 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec 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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Intel Core i5-14400 desktop processor, 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) 4.7 GHz
$197.33as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.02
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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600$275.02as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
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Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W$209.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.3
10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes
+10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
$178.55
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.9 GHz$178.55as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.3
Pros
+10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
−14 threads: 89 of the 138 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA2066, 140W
+Ten cores and twenty threads for heavy workloads
+3.3GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
−140W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
$365.26
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
I9-7900X SR3L2 3.30GHz 10-core 20-Thread 140W 13.75MB LGA2066 For Desktop | X299 motherboard i9 7900X Processor CPU$365.26as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+Ten cores and twenty threads for heavy workloads
+3.3GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
Cons−140W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$234.59
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Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz (4.6 Turbo) 10 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Raptor Lake)
$234.59as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
$558.98
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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
$558.98as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$488.38
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Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC5)
$488.38as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
Cons−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$234.29
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Boxed INTEL I5-13400F 20M Cache, UP to 4.60GHZ
$234.29as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.00
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Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400
$439.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$473.90
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Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)
$473.90as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Socket LGA2066 for X299 Series boards
Cons−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
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Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125WNo price recorded yet.View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
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Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65WNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
No price recorded yet.
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Intel Core i9-10900F Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel 400 SeriesNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.4
10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
$188.25
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Intel CORE I5-14400 Processor (TURBE UP to 4.7GHZ) 20MB LGA1700 14TH Generation BX8071514400
$188.25as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Compared with the 17 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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