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Processors

6 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $163 to $282, and half cost less than $185.

Processors by use

CPU for gaming177AMD CPU for gaming65Intel CPU for gaming112

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

Recommended processors

Intel

10 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core Ultra 5

+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$163.31-5%Was: $171.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
$184.94-5%Was: $194.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No

+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

18 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel

+18 cores with 6 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.3 GHz
+Uses the newer LGA1851 socket
−125 W TDP requires capable cooling
No current price. Check it at the store.
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Popular filter pages

Intel Processors120AMD Processors79Processors under $25052Processors under $20051Processors without Integrated Graphics42Processors with Integrated Graphics396-Core Processors378-Core Processors37

Processors by price

$0 to $7511
$0 to $10020
$50 to $15036
$100 to $2004
$150 to $2504
$200 to $3001
$300 to $40032
$400 to $50020
$500 to $60012

Count of the 6 processors in each price band.

Processors by Cores

637
837
102
2417
1614
412
143
1210

Processors that list a Cores value.

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Spec scores, pros and cons, and prices are explained in the How it works section of the About page.