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
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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 9 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
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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 9 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
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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 9 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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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 9 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
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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 9 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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IntelSpec score 8.9
6 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
$129.57
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+Core i5 family for general desktop use
Compared with the 9 processors on this page+6 cores: the most cores of the 37 here
−6 threads: 28 of the 30 here have more threads
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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
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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 9 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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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 9 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
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Product 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 9 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
