IntelSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
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Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
+24 threads: 98 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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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
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Spec score7.5
Pros+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
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 7.5
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
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Spec score7.5
Pros+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
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, Yes
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
$282.97
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Spec score7.4
Pros+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
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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IntelSpec 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
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Spec 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 235 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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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$99.99
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Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for 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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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
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
8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD
+8 cores for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Uses AM5 socket
$319.94
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AMD
AMD, Ryzen 7
+Includes AMD 3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
+Designed as a desktop processor
$484.00
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AMD
AMD, Ryzen 9
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Dual Edition design with additional cache
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$889.00
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Intel
LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
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IntelSpec score 7.6
20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, 5.5 GHz and up
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+20 threads for multithreaded workloads
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Spec score7.6
Pros+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+20 threads for multithreaded workloads
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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AMDSpec score 7.3
8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated Radeon graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
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AMDSpec score 7.3
8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 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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AMD
AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Built for high-core-count workstation and multi-threaded work
$2,374.65
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Intel
LGA1151, Intel, Core i5
+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
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AMD
AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Built for high-core-count workstation and multi-threaded work
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AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
$589.99-16%List: $699.00
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Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
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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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
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
Cons−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
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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IntelSpec score 7.2
8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Includes integrated graphics
−Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
−Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
$229.00-12%Was: $259.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Includes integrated graphics
+Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons−Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
−Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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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
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Pros+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
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
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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
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Spec score7.2
Pros+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.6
16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
−Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
$629.99-10%List: $699.00
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Spec score7.6
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads 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
Cons−Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
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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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
$169.99-10%Was: $189.00
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
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 7.5
12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$346.70-9%Was: $380.00
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Spec score7.5
Pros+Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 9 family
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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Intel
LGA1150, Intel, Core i7, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
−LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
$130.01-7%Was: $140.31
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Pros+8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
+Intel Core i7 family for high-end desktops
Cons−LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
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AMD
4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3
+4 cores for everyday computing
+Integrated Radeon graphics included
+Uses AM4 socket
$86.90-5%Was: $91.95
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