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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 11 processors on this page−8 threads: 19 of the 29 here have more threads
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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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 11 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 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 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 11 processors on this page−8 threads: 19 of the 29 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
$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 11 processors on this page−4 cores: 27 of the 32 here have more cores
−8 threads: 19 of the 29 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
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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 11 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 29 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for moderate power draw
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Spec score8.1
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for moderate power draw
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler
Compared with the 11 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 29 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.4
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
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Spec score7.4
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 11 processors on this page−4 threads: 28 of the 29 here have more threads
−4 cores: 27 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
$120.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 11 processors on this page−4 cores: 27 of the 32 here have more cores
−8 threads: 19 of the 29 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Built-in graphics included
Compared with the 11 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 29 here have more threads
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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
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 11 processors on this page−6 cores: 18 of the 32 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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
$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 11 processors on this page−6 cores: 18 of the 32 here have more cores
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