AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
$164.08-22%List: $210.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
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AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
$93.14-6%Was: $99.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$138.99-13%Was: $159.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$133.00-6%Was: $141.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$178.00-19%List: $220.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$169.50-5%Was: $176.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
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
No current price. Check it at the store.
Product details
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
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
$391.94
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1700 socket for modern Intel motherboards
+Supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
No current price. Check it at the store.
Product details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD
6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$104.99-12%Was: $118.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
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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
$149.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
$169.99-10%Was: $189.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
Cons−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.9
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
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 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
−6 threads: 28 of the 30 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
No current price. Check it at the store.
Product details
Spec score9.5
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.5
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
−Heatsink is not included with the processor
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.5
Pros+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Ships as a boxed processor
Cons−Heatsink is not included with the processor
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 9.5
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
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.5
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 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 9.5
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 9.5
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
$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
Compared with the 37 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
+12 threads: the most threads of the 30 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
