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Processors

9 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $93 to $163, and half cost less than $104.

Processors by use

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

Recommended processors

Intel

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores for everyday multitasking
+12th Gen Core i3 family
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
$163.16
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
No current price. Check it at the store.
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, 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 11/04/2026 16:08 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 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i3, No

+Core i3 family with 4 cores and 8 threads
+3.6 GHz base clock
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$92.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.1

4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
No price recorded yet.
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LGA1155, Intel, Core i3

+Intel Core i3 processor for 3rd generation systems
+Uses the LGA1155 socket for a defined motherboard fit
$42.84
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 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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Processors by price

Count of the 9 processors in each price band.

Processors by Cores

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2417
1614
47
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1210

Processors that list a Cores value.

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