IntelSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 29 processors on this page+16 threads: the most threads of the 20 here
+10 cores: only 2 of 22 here have more cores
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6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$149.99-9%Was: $165.65
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Pros+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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IntelSpec score 9.0
10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No
+10 cores: only 2 of 22 here have more cores
+14 threads: only 3 of 20 here have more threads
$135.00-8%Was: $147.00
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IntelSpec score 9.2
10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
$196.50-6%Was: $208.39
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Spec score9.2
Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 29 processors on this page+16 threads: the most threads of the 20 here
+10 cores: only 2 of 22 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$132.85-6%Was: $141.00
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IntelSpec score 9.4
14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
$184.94-5%Was: $194.59
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Spec score9.4
Pros+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
Compared with the 29 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 22 here
+14 threads: only 3 of 20 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.4
14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No
+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.00
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Spec score9.4
Pros+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 29 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 22 here
+14 threads: only 3 of 20 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.5
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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Intel
4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores for everyday multitasking
+12th Gen Core i3 family
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
$163.16
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Pros+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores for everyday multitasking
+12th Gen Core i3 family
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 29 processors on this page−4 cores: 15 of the 22 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 29 processors on this page+10 cores: only 2 of 22 here have more cores
+14 threads: only 3 of 20 here have more 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 8.5
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 score8.5
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
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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 8.5
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
$149.00
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Spec score8.5
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
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IntelSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Unlocked K model suits manual overclocking
Cons−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
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IntelSpec score 8.0
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
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Spec score8.0
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 29 processors on this page−4 cores: 15 of the 22 here have more cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.0
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
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Spec score8.0
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 29 processors on this page−4 cores: 15 of the 22 here have more cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.0
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 score8.0
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 29 processors on this page−4 cores: 15 of the 22 here have more cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.0
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 score8.0
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 29 processors on this page−4 cores: 15 of the 22 here have more cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.0
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 score8.0
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 29 processors on this page−4 cores: 15 of the 22 here have more cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.5
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 score7.5
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 29 processors on this page−2 cores: 21 of the 22 here have more cores
−4 threads: 19 of the 20 here have more threads
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Intel
LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, No
+LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$161.10
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Pros+LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
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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 29 processors on this page−6 threads: 17 of the 20 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.2
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
$188.54
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Spec score9.2
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 29 processors on this page+16 threads: the most threads of the 20 here
+10 cores: only 2 of 22 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.0
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 score8.0
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 29 processors on this page−6 threads: 17 of the 20 here have more threads
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Intel
6 Cores, Intel, Core i7
+Six cores for heavier multitasking workloads
+Hyper-Threading Technology supports additional simultaneous threads
+15MB cache for faster access to frequently used data
$169.99
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Pros+Six cores for heavier multitasking workloads
+Hyper-Threading Technology supports additional simultaneous threads
+15MB cache for faster access to frequently used data
+Core i7 family from Intel
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Intel
Intel
+Made by Intel, a major processor maker
$163.82
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Intel, Core i5
+Intel Core i5 family processor for mainstream computing
$148.29
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