8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
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Spec score 7.3
+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$409.00
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Intel BX80684I99900KF Intel Core i9-9900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor
$409.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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Pros
+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i7-9700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.7 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700)
$388.88as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+8 cores and 8 threads
+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Lower 65 W thermal design power
+Uses LGA1151 socket
Cons−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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LGA1151, Intel, Core i5
+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
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Intel Processor 9400 CORE I5 (1151) 2.90 GHZ Box - BX80684I59400-9th GER
$326.09as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
$229.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Includes integrated graphics
+Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons−Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
−Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core Up to 4.7 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W
$219.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.2
6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+6 cores for everyday desktop computing
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$241.36
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Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300
$241.36as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+6 cores for everyday desktop computing
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−6 threads: 132 of the 138 here have more threads
−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
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LGA1151, 91W
+Quad-core, quad-thread design at 3.8GHz
+Rated at 91W thermal design power
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
−91W thermal design power needs adequate case cooling
$189.00
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I5 7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6M 91W CPU Processor LGA 1151$189.00as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
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+Quad-core, quad-thread design at 3.8GHz
+Rated at 91W thermal design power
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
+6M cache for faster access to frequently used data
Cons−91W thermal design power needs adequate case cooling
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4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W
+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
$241.47
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I7 6700 3.4GHz 4-Core 65W CPU Processor LGA 1151$241.47as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
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+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
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LGA1151, 65W
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+3.7GHz base clock speed
+Low 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
−Requires an LGA1151 motherboard
$408.42
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I7 8700K 3.7GHz Six-Core 12-Thread CPU Processor 65W LGA 1151$408.42as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
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+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+3.7GHz base clock speed
+Low 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
Cons−Requires an LGA1151 motherboard
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−12 threads: 93 of the 138 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
LGA1151, Intel, Core i5, No
+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$194.03
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Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.1 GHz Turbo without Processor Graphicslga1151 300 Series 65W
$194.03as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+Core i5 family for desktop computing
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−6 threads: 132 of the 138 here have more threads
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8 Cores, LGA1151, 127W, Intel
+8 cores for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+All-core turbo up to 5.0 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$1,956.52
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Intel Core i9-9900KS Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz All-Core Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 Z390 127W
$1,956.52as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+8 cores for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+All-core turbo up to 5.0 GHz
Cons−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
$419.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.3
Pros
+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
Cons−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W (BX806849900K)
$419.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.3
Pros
+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
Cons−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
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Spec 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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Intel® Celeron® G4920 Desktop Processor 2 Core 3.2GHz LGA1151 300 Series 54W BX80684G4920No current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
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 24 processors on this page−2 threads: 137 of the 138 here have more threads
−2 cores: 165 of the 167 here have more cores
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-9900 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W
$322.02as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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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Spec 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
$246.24
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Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W, BX80684I58600K
$246.24as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 24 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 93 of the 138 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500)
$129.57as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 24 processors on this page−6 threads: 132 of the 138 here have more threads
−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
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Spec 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
$200.05
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Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W
$200.05as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1151 socket on the 300 Series platform
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−4 threads: 135 of the 138 here have more threads
−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
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LGA1151, Intel, Yes
+Integrated graphics included
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor
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Pros
+Integrated graphics included
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor
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LGA1151, Intel, Yes
+Integrated graphics included
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor
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Pros
+Integrated graphics included
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor
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LGA1151
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
$394.36
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9th Processor i7 9700 9700F 9700K 9700KF 9700T i9 9900 9900K 9900KF 9900T | Socket 1151 CPU LGA1151(I7-9700F)$394.36as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
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+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
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LGA1151
+Works with LGA1151 socket motherboards
−Name lists many models, so exact model is unclear
$92.41
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I5 i7 CPU processor i5-6400 i5-6420P i5-6500 i5-6600 i5-7400 i5-7500 | I7-6700 i7-6700K i7-7700 i7-7700K$92.41as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
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+Works with LGA1151 socket motherboards
Cons−Name lists many models, so exact model is unclear
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LGA1151, Intel, Core i5
+Skylake architecture with Core i5 family design
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
$243.15
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Intel Core i5-6600K Skylake LGA 1151, BX80662I56600K
$243.15as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+Skylake architecture with Core i5 family design
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
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LGA1151, Intel, Core i7
+Core i7 family processor for demanding workloads
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
$326.09
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Pros
+Core i7 family processor for demanding workloads
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
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