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Processors

11 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $199 to $282, and half cost less than $249.

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Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A processor can match several uses.

Recommended processors

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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
$282.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

14 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+14 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
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 7.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
$339.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

14 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Sold boxed with a retail package
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 7.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+20 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
No price recorded yet.
Intel

14 Cores, 125W, Intel, Core i5

+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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Processors by price

Count of the 11 processors in each price band.

Processors by Cores

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Processors that list a Cores value.

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