IntelSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 33 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 23 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
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IntelSpec score 9.1
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 score9.1
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 33 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 27 here
+14 threads: 12 of the 23 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec score 8.9
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
$197.33-5%Was: $208.39
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
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 33 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 23 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.5
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.06
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Spec score9.5
Pros+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Core i5 family for gaming and desktop use
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 33 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 27 here
+20 threads: the most threads of the 23 here
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IntelSpec score 9.1
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 score9.1
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 33 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 27 here
+14 threads: 12 of the 23 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec score 8.3
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 score8.3
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 33 processors on this page−6 cores: 16 of the 27 here have more cores
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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 33 processors on this page−4 cores: 23 of the 27 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
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IntelSpec score 9.5
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
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Spec score9.5
Pros+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
Compared with the 33 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 27 here
+20 threads: the most threads of the 23 here
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IntelSpec score 9.5
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
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Spec score9.5
Pros+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 33 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 27 here
+20 threads: the most threads of the 23 here
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IntelSpec score 8.8
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 score8.8
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 33 processors on this page+14 threads: 12 of the 23 here have fewer threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 8.3
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 score8.3
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 33 processors on this page−6 cores: 16 of the 27 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.2
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
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Spec score8.2
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 33 processors on this page−8 threads: 16 of the 23 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 27 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.2
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
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Spec score8.2
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 33 processors on this page−8 threads: 16 of the 23 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 27 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.9
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 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
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 33 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 23 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.9
10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$234.59
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Spec score8.9
Pros+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 33 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 23 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.3
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 score8.3
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
Compared with the 33 processors on this page−6 cores: 16 of the 27 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 33 processors on this page−4 cores: 23 of the 27 here have more cores
−8 threads: 16 of the 23 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 33 processors on this page−4 cores: 23 of the 27 here have more cores
−8 threads: 16 of the 23 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 33 processors on this page−6 threads: 20 of the 23 here have more threads
−6 cores: 16 of the 27 here have more cores
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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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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 33 processors on this page−6 threads: 20 of the 23 here have more threads
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Intel
65W, Intel, Core i5, No
+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.17
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Pros+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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IntelSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 33 processors on this page+16 threads: only 3 of 23 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.3
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
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Spec score8.3
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 33 processors on this page−6 cores: 16 of the 27 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.3
6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$246.24
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Spec score8.3
Pros+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 33 processors on this page−6 cores: 16 of the 27 here have more cores
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