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Processors

49 processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $197 to $488, and half cost less than $370.

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

Recommended processors

AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7, Yes

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
$372.00-17%List: $449.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$161.08-10%Was: $178.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.6

20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes

+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.99-9%Was: $371.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7

+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket supports the newer platform
$444.00-7%List: $479.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
$197.33-5%Was: $208.39
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.06
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Runs at 4.7 GHz on AM5 socket
−Sold without a cooler
$529.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$194.86
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$369.75
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 7.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.6

20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, 5.5 GHz and up

+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+20 threads for multithreaded workloads
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated Radeon graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
No current price. Check it at the store.
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
No current price. Check it at the store.
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.4

10 Cores, LGA2066, 140W

+Ten cores and twenty threads for heavy workloads
+3.3GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
−140W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
$365.26
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$234.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$234.29
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
$558.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.4

10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$488.38
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.3

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 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
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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