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 33 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 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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Intel Spec score 7.7
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz 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
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Spec score 7.7
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 33 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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Intel Spec score 7.7
Intel Core i7-9700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.7 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+ 8 cores and 8 threads
+ Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Lower 65 W thermal design power
− Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
$388.88
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 8 cores and 8 threads
+ Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Lower 65 W thermal design power
+ Uses LGA1151 socket
Cons − Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
Compared with the 33 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated 10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
− Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.00
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Pros + 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
+ LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons − Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
− No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
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Pros + 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 7.5
Intel Core i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores 4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes
+ Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
− Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
Cons − Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 33 processors on this page − 4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
− 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225 10 cores 10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes
+ 10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+ Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
$178.55
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Spec score 8.0
Pros + 10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+ Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+ Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
− 14 threads: 76 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
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Intel Spec score 7.7
Intel Core i5-10400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz 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
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Spec score 7.7
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 33 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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Intel Spec score 7.7
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+ 8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Includes integrated graphics
− Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
− Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
$229.00 -12% Was: $259.00
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Includes integrated graphics
+ Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons − Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
− Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
Compared with the 33 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 7.7
Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core Up to 4.7 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+ 8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Low 65W thermal design power
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
− Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
$219.99 -11% Was: $247.30
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Low 65W thermal design power
+ Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons − No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
− Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
Compared with the 33 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Core i7-4790K Processor LGA1150, Intel, Core i7, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ 8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+ Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
− LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
$130.01 -7% Was: $140.31
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Pros + 8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+ Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
+ Intel Core i7 family for high-end desktops
Cons − LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
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Intel Spec score 9.2
Intel Core i9-10980XE Desktop Processor 18 Cores 36 Thread 18 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+ 18 cores and 36 threads for heavily multithreaded workloads
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
− 165W TDP needs robust cooling
− No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$898.00
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Spec score 9.2
Pros + 18 cores and 36 threads for heavily multithreaded workloads
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ LGA2066 socket for the X299 platform
Cons − 165W TDP needs robust cooling
− No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 36 threads: the most threads of the 121 here
+ 18 cores: only 18 of 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 8.2
Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz 10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+ 10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
− 165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$487.74
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Spec score 8.2
Pros + 10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
Cons − 165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 20 threads: 79 of the 121 here have fewer threads
+ 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 8.1
Boxed INTEL I5-13400F 20M Cache 10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+ 10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ 20 MB cache
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$234.29
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Spec score 8.1
Pros + 10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ 20 MB cache
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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AMD Spec score 7.7
Micro Center AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Vermeer AM4 DDR4 6-Core 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
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Spec score 7.7
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 33 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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Intel Spec score 7.5
Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz 4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
− Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
− Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$166.95
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
Cons − Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
− Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
Compared with the 33 processors on this page − 4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
− 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 7.5
Intel® Core™ i3-10320 Desktop Processor 4 Cores 4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
− Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
− Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$120.00
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
Cons − Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
− Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
Compared with the 33 processors on this page − 4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
− 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 7.5
Intel CORE I3-14100F Processor 4 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i3
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+ 8 threads from 4 cores
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$104.00
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+ 8 threads from 4 cores
Cons − No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 33 processors on this page − 4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
− 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 7.5
Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz 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
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Spec score 7.5
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 33 processors on this page − 6 threads: 117 of the 121 here have more threads
− 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
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Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.1 GHz LGA1151, Intel, Core i5, No
+ 6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ 65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
− No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$194.03
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Pros + 6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ 65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+ LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+ Core i5 family for desktop computing
Cons − No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 33 processors on this page − 6 threads: 117 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz 10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+ 10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
− 165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$473.26
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Pros + 10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ Socket LGA2066 for X299 Series boards
Cons − 165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel® Core™ i7-10700F Desktop Processor 8 Cores 8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Low 65W thermal design power
− No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
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Intel Spec score 7.7
Intel® Core™ i5-10600K Desktop Processorfeaturing Marvel's 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
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Spec score 7.7
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 33 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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Intel Core i9-10940X Desktop Processor 14 Cores up to 4.8GHz 14 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+ 14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
− 165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
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Pros + 14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ Socket LGA2066 for X299 Series boards
Cons − 165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 8.1
Intel CORE I5-14400 Processor 10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+ 10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+ LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
$188.54
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Spec score 8.1
Pros + 10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+ LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Compared with the 33 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Low 65W thermal design power
$379.99
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