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 36 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 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 36 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 36 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
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 36 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more 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 36 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 36 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 36 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 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 36 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
AMD Ryzen™ 5 8400F 6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+ Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$169.00
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Pros + Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+ Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 36 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
Intel® Core™ i5-12500 12th Generation Desktop Processor 6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
+ 6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+ Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+ 65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
$391.94
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Pros + 6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+ Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+ 65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+ LGA1700 socket for modern Intel motherboards
+ Supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Compared with the 36 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
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AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core 6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ 6 cores and 12 threads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$99.99
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 6 cores and 12 threads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 36 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 8500G 6-Core 6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ 6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+ Uses the AM5 socket platform
+ Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+ Uses the AM5 socket platform
+ Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
Compared with the 36 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 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+ Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+ Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Compared with the 36 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 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 36 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
AMD Ryzen 5 5500F Desktop Processor 6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+ Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+ AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+ 65 W TDP for moderate power draw
− No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$104.99 -12% Was: $118.90
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Pros + Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+ AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+ 65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 36 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel Spec score 7.7
Intel Comet Lake Core i5-10400 2.90Ghz 12MB Cache CPU 6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5
+ 6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
+ Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
− No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
$149.00
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
+ Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
Cons − No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
Compared with the 36 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 5600XT 6-Core 6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+ Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
$169.99 -10% Was: $189.00
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+ Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Compared with the 36 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 3600 6-Core 6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ 6 cores and 12 threads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM4 socket
− Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
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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 − Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 36 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 Spec score 7.7
Intel Core i5-10600K 6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+ Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
− 125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
+ Unlocked K model suits manual overclocking
Cons − 125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
Compared with the 36 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
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 36 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 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 36 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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AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 65W AM4 Processor with Wraith Stealth 6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+ 6 cores and 12 threads
+ 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+ Uses the AM4 socket
− Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 6 cores and 12 threads
+ 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+ Uses the AM4 socket
+ Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons − Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 36 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 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler 6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ 6 cores and 12 threads
+ Uses the AM4 socket
+ Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
− Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 6 cores and 12 threads
+ Uses the AM4 socket
+ Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
Cons − Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 36 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 7600X3D Raphael AM5 4.1GHZ 6-CORE Boxed 6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ 3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+ 6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+ Uses the AM5 socket platform
− Heatsink is not included with the processor
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+ 6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+ Uses the AM5 socket platform
+ Ships as a boxed processor
Cons − Heatsink is not included with the processor
Compared with the 36 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™ 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
No price recorded yet.
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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 36 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 7500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD
+ Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+ 65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+ 65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Compared with the 36 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 7600 6-Core 6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+ Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+ Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Compared with the 36 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 Spec score 7.7
Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.5 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
$239.99
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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
Compared with the 36 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
