AMDSpec score 7.2
4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
$92.79
as of 11/03/2026 21:48 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
+8 threads for multitasking
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec 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 16 processors on this page−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.2
4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec 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 16 processors on this page−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec 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 16 processors on this page−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.2
4 Cores, Intel, Pentium, Yes
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking
+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing
−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking
+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing
Cons−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec 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
$157.27
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec 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 16 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.2
4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, No
+Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
+Listed without integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is needed
Cons−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.2
4 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i3
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+8 threads from 4 cores
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+8 threads from 4 cores
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec 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 16 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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IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec 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 16 processors on this page−4 cores: 153 of the 167 here have more cores
−8 threads: 122 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.1
2 Cores, LGA1200, 58W, Intel
+2 cores with 4 threads for basic desktop tasks
+4.0 GHz clock speed for responsive light computing
+58 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
−Only 2 cores limits performance in heavily threaded workloads
$109.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+2 cores with 4 threads for basic desktop tasks
+4.0 GHz clock speed for responsive light computing
+58 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1200 socket for compatible Intel 400 Series motherboards
Cons−Only 2 cores limits performance in heavily threaded workloads
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−2 cores: 165 of the 167 here have more cores
−4 threads: 135 of the 138 here have more threads
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Intel
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+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 16 processors on this page−6 threads: 132 of the 138 here have more threads
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IntelSpec 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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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 16 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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IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec 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 16 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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IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 16 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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