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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
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AMDSpec score 9.5
4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
+8 threads for multitasking
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+8 threads: the most threads of the 8 here
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IntelSpec score 9.5
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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Product details
Spec score9.5
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 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+8 threads: the most threads of the 8 here
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AMD
4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3
+4 cores for everyday computing
+Integrated Radeon graphics included
+Uses AM4 socket
$86.90-5%Was: $91.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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IntelSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+8 threads: the most threads of the 8 here
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IntelSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+8 threads: the most threads of the 8 here
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IntelSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+8 threads: the most threads of the 8 here
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IntelSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+8 threads: the most threads of the 8 here
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Yrwygcgwy
4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W
+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
$241.47
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
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IntelSpec score 8.9
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
$200.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
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 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
−4 threads: 7 of the 8 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.5
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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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 12 processors on this page+4 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+8 threads: the most threads of the 8 here
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Yrwygcgwy
4 Cores, LGA1150, 35W
+Four cores for multitasking
+Low 35W thermal design power
+Uses the LGA1150 socket
$118.60
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
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