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Processors

235 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $99 to $629, and half cost less than $258.

Processors by use

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

Recommended processors

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
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 9.5

64 Cores, 280W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+64 cores and 128 threads for extreme parallel workloads
+Unlocked processor allows manual overclocking adjustments
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
−280 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$3,300.49
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

32 Cores, 280W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+32 cores and 64 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked processor allows manual overclocking adjustments
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
−280 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$1,810.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.0

24 Cores, 280W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+24 cores and 48 threads for demanding parallel workloads
+Unlocked processor allows manual overclocking adjustments
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
−280 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
$1,100.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 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 11/04/2026 16:09 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 11/04/2026 16:09 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 11/04/2026 16:09 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
$335.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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
$404.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
YrwygcgwySpec score 7.6

16 Cores, LGA2066, 165W

+Sixteen cores and thirty-two threads for heavy workloads
+3.1GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
$1,031.87
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.5

12 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
$599.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.5

12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9

+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
−Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
$737.53
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.5

12 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling
−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 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
BfqtxlavkSpec 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 11/04/2026 16:08 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 11/04/2026 16:08 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
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
$551.23
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
$487.74
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

4 Cores, Intel, Pentium, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking
+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing
−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5

+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$120.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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