AMD Spec score 8.5
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X 12-Core 12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$331.00 -34% List: $499.00
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Spec score 8.5
Pros + 12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+ Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
+ 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core 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
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Integrated graphics included on the chip
+ Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
Compared with the 177 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
− 12 threads: 81 of the 121 here have more threads
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core 8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7, Yes
+ 3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
$372.00 -17% List: $449.00
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Intel Spec score 9.4
Intel Core i9-13900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores 24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+ 24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+ Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$599.99 -15% Was: $707.00
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Spec score 9.4
Pros + 24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+ Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+ 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
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AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 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
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Spec score 7.7
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 177 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
− 12 threads: 81 of the 121 here have more threads
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AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core 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
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+ Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 177 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
− 12 threads: 81 of the 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600X 6-Core 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
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+ Uses the AM5 socket platform
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 177 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
− 12 threads: 81 of the 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD Spec score 8.5
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core 12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+ 12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+ Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
$314.98 -12% List: $359.00
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Spec score 8.5
Pros + 12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+ Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
+ 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12-Core Processor 12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 12 cores for multitasking workloads
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$526.00 -12% List: $599.00
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Pros + 12 cores for multitasking workloads
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core Processor 16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 16 cores for heavy parallel workloads
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$624.00 -11% List: $699.00
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Pros + 16 cores for heavy parallel workloads
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+ Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900XT 16-Core 16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ AM4 socket uses an older platform
− AM4 socket is an older platform
$315.00 -10% List: $349.00
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Spec score 9.0
Pros + 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons − AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 8.1
Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores 10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+ 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
− No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$161.08 -10% Was: $178.97
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Spec score 8.1
Pros + 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
− No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
− Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99 -9% Was: $333.99
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Pros + 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ 125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
− Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
INTEL CPU Core i5-12400F / 6/12 / 2.5GHz / 6xxChipset / 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
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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 177 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 8.7
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265 20 cores 20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes
+ 20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ 20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.00 -9% Was: $371.59
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Spec score 8.7
Pros + 20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ 20 threads for parallel workloads
+ Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 20 cores: only 12 of 148 here have more cores
+ 20 threads: 79 of the 121 here have fewer threads
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Intel
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor 12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+ Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
− 125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.71 -8% Was: $314.31
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Pros + 12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+ Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses LGA1700 socket
Cons − 125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225F 10 cores 10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No
+ 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
− 14 threads: 76 of the 121 here have more threads
$135.00 -8% Was: $147.00
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD RYZEN 7 9800X3D 8-Core 8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ AM5 socket supports the newer platform
$444.00 -7% List: $479.00
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Intel Spec score 8.1
Intel Core i5-14400 desktop processor 10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+ 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+ 16 threads for multitasking
$196.50 -6% Was: $208.39
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Spec score 8.1
Pros + 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+ 16 threads for multitasking
+ Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 7.7
Intel 8th Gen Core i5-8400 Processor 6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+ Six cores and twelve threads
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Core i5 family processor from Intel
$132.85 -6% Was: $141.00
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Six cores and twelve threads
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Core i5 family processor from Intel
Compared with the 177 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
− 12 threads: 81 of the 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core 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
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Spec score 7.7
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 177 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
− 12 threads: 81 of the 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
− Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00 -5% Was: $397.00
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Pros + 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for overclocking
Cons − Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 8.2
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245K 14 cores 14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ 14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+ Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
$184.94 -5% Was: $194.59
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Spec score 8.2
Pros + 14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+ Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
− 14 threads: 76 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 8.4
Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+ 14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+ 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
− No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.08
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Spec score 8.4
Pros + 14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+ 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Core i5 family for gaming and desktop use
Cons − No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
+ 20 threads: 79 of the 121 here have fewer threads
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Intel Spec score 8.2
Intel Core Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245KF 14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No
+ 14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+ Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+ Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.00
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Spec score 8.2
Pros + 14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+ Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+ Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
− 14 threads: 76 of the 121 here have more threads
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD CPU Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ 3D V-Cache design listed
+ Runs at 4.7 GHz on AM5 socket
− Sold without a cooler
$529.99
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core 8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM4 socket
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$194.86
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-core 8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+ 3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Uses the AM4 socket
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$369.75
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