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Processors

40 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $104 to $499, and half cost less than $232.

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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

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
$93.14-6%Was: $99.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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
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
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$194.86
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$409.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3

+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
Intel

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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$264.50
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, No

+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Large core count for heavy multitasking
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
No current price. Check it at the store.
Intel

6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel

+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$194.35-14%Was: $224.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMD

6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD

+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$104.99-12%Was: $118.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
$219.99-11%Was: $247.30
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$549.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, No

+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$336.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

18 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+18 cores and 36 threads for heavily multithreaded workloads
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
−165W TDP needs robust cooling
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$898.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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 - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
$398.48
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, No

+Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

4 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i3

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+8 threads from 4 cores
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+6 cores for everyday desktop computing
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$241.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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