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Processors

33 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $100 to $246, and half cost less than $180.

Processors by use

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

Recommended processors

AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
$164.08-22%List: $210.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
$93.14-6%Was: $99.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$138.99-13%Was: $159.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$133.00-6%Was: $141.00
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
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$178.00-19%List: $220.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$169.50-5%Was: $176.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5

+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
$149.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
$169.99-10%Was: $189.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
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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
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
AMDSpec 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
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
No price recorded yet.
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
−Heatsink is not included with the processor
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
No price recorded yet.
AMDSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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