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
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Spec score7.5
Pros+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+20 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 84 of the 139 here have fewer threads
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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
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Spec 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 235 processors on this page+20 threads: 84 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec 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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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 235 processors on this page+20 threads: 84 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec 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
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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 235 processors on this page+20 threads: 84 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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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
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
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Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
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Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
−Heatsink is not included with the processor
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Spec score7.2
Pros+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Ships as a boxed processor
Cons−Heatsink is not included with the processor
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
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Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.1
2 Cores, LGA1151, 54W, Intel
+Two cores and two threads for light everyday computing
+54W TDP suits a modest cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1151 socket on the 300 Series platform
−Only two cores limits heavy multitasking
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Spec score7.1
Pros+Two cores and two threads for light everyday computing
+54W TDP suits a modest cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1151 socket on the 300 Series platform
Cons−Only two cores limits heavy multitasking
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−2 threads: 138 of the 139 here have more threads
−2 cores: 165 of the 167 here have more cores
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AMD
16 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+16 cores for demanding multi-threaded workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 180 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
−180 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
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Pros+16 cores for demanding multi-threaded workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Rated at 180 W TDP for sustained heavy loads
Cons−180 W TDP requires substantial cooling capacity
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+16 cores: only 29 of 167 here have more cores
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Intel
Intel, Core i7, No
+Boxed retail packaging
+16MB Smart Cache
+2.9 GHz base clock speed
−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
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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
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Pros+14 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 235 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Intel
LGA1700, Intel, Core i9, No
+16 cores and 24 threads for multitasking
+Uses the LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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Pros+16 cores and 24 threads for multitasking
+Uses the LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
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AMDSpec score 7.5
12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Desktop processor for demanding parallel computing tasks
$99.95
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Spec score7.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Desktop processor for demanding parallel computing tasks
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+24 threads: 99 of the 139 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 104 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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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 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included
+24M cache for faster data access
Compared with the 235 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 84 of the 139 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec 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
$188.54
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec 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 235 processors on this page+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 7.3
8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
$317.00
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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
$379.99
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IntelSpec score 7.3
8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
$322.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.3
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+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: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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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
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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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
$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
$129.57
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+Core i5 family for general desktop use
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 threads: 133 of the 139 here have more threads
−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
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WevlbbyrpSpec score 7.2
6 Cores, AM4, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
$61.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
+35MB cache for faster data access
Compared with the 235 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Built for the AM4 socket for compatible AMD motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
+Second generation Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 model lineup
$125.98
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