IntelSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
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Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 7 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
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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
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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
6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5
+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
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Spec score9.5
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
Cons−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
Compared with the 10 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 7 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 7 here
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IntelSpec score 8.7
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 score8.7
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
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IntelSpec score 8.7
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
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Spec score8.7
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
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IntelSpec score 8.7
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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IntelSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
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 10 processors on this page−2 cores: 6 of the 7 here have more cores
−4 threads: 6 of the 7 here have more threads
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LGA1200, Intel, Core i3, No
+Core i3 family with 4 cores and 8 threads
+3.6 GHz base clock
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$92.99
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IntelSpec score 8.9
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
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Spec score8.9
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 10 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 7 here
−6 threads: 5 of the 7 here have more threads
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Intel
LGA775, Intel
+Core 2 Duo processor for LGA 775 motherboards
+Tray packaging from Intel
−Older LGA 775 socket limits motherboard options
$100.27
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