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6-Core Processors

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9 6-Core processors from AMD and Intel. Most cost $194 to $245, and half cost less than $230.

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 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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 - Details
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
$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
WevlbbyrpSpec score 9.5

6 Cores, AM4, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
$61.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
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.
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 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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
$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6LGA1200IntelCore i59.5$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i59.5$194.35
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 59.5$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
6LGA1151IntelCore i58.9$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6AM49.5$61.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i59.5No current price
6LGA1200IntelCore i59.5$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1151IntelCore i59.5$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i59.5$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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