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Processors

23 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $220 to $443, and half cost less than $368.

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

12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.00-8%Was: $314.35
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads
+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Lower 65 W thermal design power
−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
$388.88
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
IntelSpec score 7.7

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$366.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

20 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i7

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Uses LGA1700 socket
$387.83
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.6

16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
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
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 7.3

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 7.3

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$369.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i7

+Integrated graphics included
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$438.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$379.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

Intel, Core i7, No

+Boxed retail packaging
+16MB Smart Cache
+2.9 GHz base clock speed
−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
No price recorded yet.
Intel

6 Cores, Intel, Core i7

+Six cores for heavier multitasking workloads
+Hyper-Threading Technology supports additional simultaneous threads
+15MB cache for faster access to frequently used data
$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i7

+Sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+16MB cache for faster data access
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
$349.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 95W, Intel, Core i7

+16MB cache for faster data access
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
$443.72
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 95W, Intel, Core i7

+16MB cache for faster data access
+Boost clock up to 5.1 GHz
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
$741.00
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 price recorded yet.
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i7

+Core i7 family for high-performance desktop use
+LGA1700 socket for modern Intel motherboards
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
No price recorded yet.

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