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CPU for Gaming

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6 CPU for gaming from Intel and AMD. Prices run $336 to $387.

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.

We do not pick by hand: a processor is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

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BrandIntel6
Cores636836101624121411161149128206183
Threads20 and up5
SocketLGA17001
MakerIntel6
Processor lineCore i73Core Ultra 73
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes2
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz35.5 GHz and up2
PriceUnder $4004$150 & above4$300 & above4
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Cores: 20  ×6 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
IntelSpec score 8.7

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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

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
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 9.0

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.0

20 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i7

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Uses LGA1700 socket
$387.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 9.0

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, No

+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$335.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
20IntelCore Ultra 78.7$338.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
20IntelCore Ultra 7n/aNo current price
20IntelCore i79.0$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20LGA1700IntelCore i79.0$387.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20IntelCore Ultra 78.7No current price
20IntelCore i79.0$335.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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