20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes
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Spec score 7.6
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.00-9%Was: $371.59
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHz
$338.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+20 cores: only 20 of 167 here have more cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
$232.08
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Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked$232.08as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Core i5 family for gaming and desktop use
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i5-14500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.0 GHz
$247.97as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+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
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Spec score7.5
Pros
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K - 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHzNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score7.6
Pros
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+20 threads for multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+20 cores: only 20 of 167 here have more cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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I9-7900X SR3L2 3.30GHz 10-core 20-Thread 140W 13.75MB LGA2066 For Desktop | X299 motherboard i9 7900X Processor CPU$365.26as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+Ten cores and twenty threads for heavy workloads
+3.3GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
Cons−140W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 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, 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
$551.23
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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
$551.23as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec 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
$487.74
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Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC5)
$487.74as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
Cons−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$378.02
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Intel Core i9-10850K Processor, 20MB Cache, 3.6GHz (5.2GHz Turbo Max), LGA1200 - BX8070110850K
$378.02as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer 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 15 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.5
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
$339.00
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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz
$339.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included
+24M cache for faster data access
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400
$439.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.5
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+20 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
No price recorded yet.
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Intel Core i5-13600KF Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - UnlockedNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.5
Pros
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+20 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+14 cores: 114 of the 167 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125WNo price recorded yet.View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 15 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
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 15 processors on this page+20 threads: 83 of the 138 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 87 of the 167 here have fewer cores
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