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6-Core Processors

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5 6-Core processors from AMD and Intel. Most cost $93 to $240, and half cost less than $150.

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 - Details
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
$149.99-9%Was: $165.65
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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
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 - 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

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6AM4AMDRyzen 59.5$93.14
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6LGA1700IntelCore i5n/a$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i59.5$194.35
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 5n/a$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6LGA1151IntelCore i58.9$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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