IntelSpec score 8.3
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
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Spec score8.3
Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
+16 threads: only 3 of 28 here have more threads
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Intel
10 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core Ultra 5
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$163.31-5%Was: $171.99
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Pros+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 35 processors on this page−6 cores: 18 of the 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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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Spec score7.8
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 35 processors on this page−8 threads: 18 of the 28 here have more threads
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Intel
10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.02
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Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
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Intel
10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
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Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.6
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 score7.6
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 35 processors on this page−4 cores: 27 of the 32 here have more cores
−8 threads: 18 of the 28 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.2
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
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Spec score8.2
Pros+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
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
+14 threads: 18 of the 28 here have fewer threads
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Intel
LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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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Spec score7.8
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 35 processors on this page−6 cores: 18 of the 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
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 35 processors on this page−8 threads: 18 of the 28 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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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Spec score7.8
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 35 processors on this page−8 threads: 18 of the 28 here have more threads
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Intel
LGA1150, Intel, Core i7, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
−LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
$130.01-7%Was: $140.31
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Pros+8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
+Intel Core i7 family for high-end desktops
Cons−LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
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IntelSpec score 9.5
18 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+18 cores and 36 threads for heavily multithreaded workloads
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
−165W TDP needs robust cooling
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$898.00
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Spec score9.5
Pros+18 cores and 36 threads for heavily multithreaded workloads
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+LGA2066 socket for the X299 platform
Cons−165W TDP needs robust cooling
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+18 cores: the most cores of the 32 here
+36 threads: the most threads of the 28 here
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AMDSpec score 8.7
12 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling
−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor
$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:48 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling
Cons−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+24 threads: only 1 of 28 here have more threads
+12 cores: only 2 of 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.4
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
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Spec score8.4
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 35 processors on this page+20 threads: only 2 of 28 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.3
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 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
+16 threads: only 3 of 28 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.1
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
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Spec score8.1
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
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 28 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.8
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
Cons−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
Compared with the 35 processors on this page−6 cores: 18 of the 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.6
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
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Spec score7.6
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 35 processors on this page−4 cores: 27 of the 32 here have more cores
−8 threads: 18 of the 28 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.6
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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Spec score7.6
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 35 processors on this page−4 cores: 27 of the 32 here have more cores
−8 threads: 18 of the 28 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.6
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
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Spec score7.6
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 35 processors on this page−4 cores: 27 of the 32 here have more cores
−8 threads: 18 of the 28 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.6
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
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Spec score7.6
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 35 processors on this page−6 threads: 25 of the 28 here have more threads
−6 cores: 18 of the 32 here have more cores
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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
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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 35 processors on this page−6 threads: 25 of the 28 here have more threads
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Intel
10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$473.90
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Pros+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Socket LGA2066 for X299 Series boards
Cons−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 35 processors on this page−6 cores: 18 of the 32 here have more cores
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Intel
14 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
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Pros+14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Socket LGA2066 for X299 Series boards
Cons−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+14 cores: only 1 of 32 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.3
10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
$188.25
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Spec score8.3
Pros+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Compared with the 35 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 32 here have more cores
+16 threads: only 3 of 28 here have more threads
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