14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
CPU for Gaming
11 CPU for gaming from Intel and AMD. Most cost $199 to $282, and half cost less than $249.
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 8.2
+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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245K 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.2 GHz
$184.94as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
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 11 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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Spec score 8.4
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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Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked$232.08as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
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 11 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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Spec score 8.2
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245KF - 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.2 GHz
$199.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
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 11 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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Spec score 8.4
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
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Intel Core i5-14500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.0 GHz
$247.97as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
Compared with the 11 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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Spec score 8.2
14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
$282.97
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 235 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.0 GHz$282.97as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
Compared with the 11 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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Spec score 8.4
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
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Spec score8.4
Pros
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 11 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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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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Intel Core i9-10940X Desktop Processor 14 Cores up to 4.8GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W, BX8069510940XNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
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 11 processors on this page+14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 8.4
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz
$339.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included
+24M cache for faster data access
Compared with the 11 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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14 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Sold boxed with a retail package
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Intel Core i5-13500 2.50GHz 14 Cores LGA1700 Desktop Processor Boxed (Raptor Lake)No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Pros
+14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Sold boxed with a retail package
Compared with the 11 processors on this page+14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 8.4
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+20 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Intel Core i5-13600KF Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - UnlockedNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.4
Pros
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+20 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 11 processors on this page+14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 79 of the 121 here have fewer threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
14 Cores, 125W, Intel, Core i5
+14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
$249.99
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Intel® Core™ i5-14600K Desktop Processor 14 Cores (6 P-Cores + 8 E-Cores) up to 5.3 GHz
$249.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonCompared with the 11 processors on this pagePros
+14 cores: 105 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Intel | Core Ultra 5 | 8.2 | $184.94 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 14 | Intel | Core i5 | 8.4 | $232.08 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 14 | Intel | Core Ultra 5 | 8.2 | $199.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 14 | Intel | Core i5 | 8.4 | $247.97 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 14 | Intel | Core Ultra 5 | 8.2 | $282.97 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 14 | Intel | Core i5 | 8.4 | $249.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 14 | LGA2066 | Intel | Core i9 | n/a | No current price | |
| 14 | Intel | Core i5 | 8.4 | $339.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 14 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | n/a | No current price | |
| 14 | Intel | Core i5 | 8.4 | No current price |








