6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
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+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$149.99-9%Was: $165.65
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INTEL CPU Core i5-12400F / 6/12 / 2.5GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512400F
$149.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
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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 11/04/2026 16:08 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: 123 of the 139 here have more threads
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6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
$391.94
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Intel® Core™ i5-12500 12th Generation Desktop Processor (Base Clock: 3.0GHz, 6 Cores, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 and DDR5 up to
$391.94as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1700 socket for modern Intel motherboards
+Supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
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Spec 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
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$194.35-14%Was: $224.99
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Intel Core i5-10400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series
$194.35as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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
Cons−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
Compared with the 24 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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6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$104.99-12%Was: $118.87
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Pros
+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
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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 11/04/2026 16:09 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: 123 of the 139 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number:
$166.95as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+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
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 123 of the 139 here have more threads
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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 11/04/2026 16:08 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 11/04/2026 16:08 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: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
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65W, Intel, Core i5, No
+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$200.03
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Intel S1700 CORE i5 12400F TRAY 6x2,5 65W GEN12$200.03as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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Spec 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
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Intel® Core™ i3-10320 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number:
$120.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+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
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
Compared with the 24 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 123 of the 139 here have more threads
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Spec 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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Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65WNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
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 24 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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Spec 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
No price recorded yet.
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Intel Core i9-10900F Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel 400 SeriesNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
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 24 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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Spec 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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Intel® Core™ i7-10700F Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel® 400 SeriesNo current price. Check it at the store.View on AmazonSpec score7.3
Pros
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
Cons−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
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Spec 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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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 65W AM4 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler (YD1600BBAFBOX)No current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
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 24 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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Spec 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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Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, BX8070110700
$379.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.3
Pros
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Built-in graphics included
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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 11/04/2026 16:09 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, 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 24 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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Spec 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
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Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.5 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number:
$239.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 24 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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
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Intel® Core™ i5-10600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W
$340.60as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 24 processors on this page−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
−12 threads: 94 of the 139 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
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 11/04/2026 16:08 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: 133 of the 139 here have more threads
−6 cores: 116 of the 167 here have more cores
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24 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core i9
+24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
$600.57
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Intel® Core™ i9 Desktop Processor 14900 24 Cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz
$600.57as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
Compared with the 24 processors on this page+24 cores: only 5 of 167 here have more cores
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Spec score 7.3
8 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for moderate power draw
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700 8 Cores / 16 Thread 65W TDP Socket AM4 L2+L3 Cache 20MB Up to 4.6GHz Boost Clock Wraith Stealth CoolerNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.3
Pros
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for moderate power draw
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler
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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
No price recorded yet.
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Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65WNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec 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: 136 of the 139 here have more threads
−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
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