24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
CPU for Gaming
12 CPU for gaming from Intel and AMD. Most cost $500 to $599, and half cost less than $570.
Desktop processors whose title names a Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9, a Core i3, i5, i7 or i9, or a Core Ultra line. Threadripper, Celeron, Pentium and Athlon chips are left out.
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Spec score 9.4
+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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-13900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 6.0 GHz
$599.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.4
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 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
24 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$311.29
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 270K Plus, 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz$311.29as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, No
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Large core count for heavy multitasking
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
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Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265KF - 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHzNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Pros
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Large core count for heavy multitasking
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+20 cores: only 12 of 148 here have more cores
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Spec score 9.1
24 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 9, Yes
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
+24 threads for parallel workloads
$509.99
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Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285K, 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.7 GHz
$509.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.1
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
+24 threads for parallel workloads
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
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Spec score 8.7
20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, 5.5 GHz and up
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+20 threads for multithreaded workloads
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Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K - 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHzNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score8.7
Pros
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+20 threads for multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 12 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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Spec score 9.4
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
$591.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-14900 Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz
$591.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.4
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 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.4
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
No current price. Check it at the store.
Product details
Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36M Cache, up to 5.8 GHzNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score9.4
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 12 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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Spec score 9.4
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-13900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHz
$499.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.4
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
24 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core i9
+24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
$600.57
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ i9 Desktop Processor 14900 24 Cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz
$600.57as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.4
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-13900KF Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36M Cache, up to 5.8 GHz
$599.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.4
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.4
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No
+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$549.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz
$549.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.4
Pros
+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 9.4
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
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Intel Core i9-13900 Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHzNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score9.4
Pros
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Integrated graphics included
Cons−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Intel | Core i9 | 9.4 | $599.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 24 | LGA1851 | Intel | Core Ultra 7 | n/a | $311.29 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | |
| 20 | Intel | Core Ultra 7 | n/a | No current price | ||
| 24 | Intel | Core Ultra 9 | 9.1 | $509.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 20 | Intel | Core Ultra 7 | 8.7 | No current price | ||
| 24 | Intel | Core i9 | 9.4 | $591.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 24 | Intel | Core i9 | 9.4 | No current price | ||
| 24 | Intel | Core i9 | 9.4 | $499.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 24 | Intel | Core i9 | n/a | $600.57 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 24 | Intel | Core i9 | 9.4 | $599.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details |










