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
$93.36 -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 40 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 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 40 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
− No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
− Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99 -9% Was: $333.99
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Pros + 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ 125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
− Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 40 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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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 40 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more 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 8.4
Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 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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Spec score 8.4
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 40 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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Intel Spec score 8.2
Intel Core Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245KF 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
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Spec score 8.2
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 40 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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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core 8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM4 socket
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$192.00
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel BX80684I99900KF Intel Core i9-9900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+ Uses the LGA1151 socket
− No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$409.00
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Spec score 8.0
Pros + 8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+ Uses the LGA1151 socket
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
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AMD Spec score 7.5
AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4-Core 4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+ Uses the AM4 socket
− No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
− Only 4 cores
$92.51
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+ Uses the AM4 socket
+ 8 threads for multitasking
Cons − No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
− Only 4 cores
Compared with the 40 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
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 40 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+ Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
− No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
− 125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$264.50
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Pros + 12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+ Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses LGA1700 socket
Cons − No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
− 125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
Compared with the 40 processors on this page + 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel
Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265KF 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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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 40 processors on this page + 20 cores: only 12 of 148 here have more cores
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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 40 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
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: $118.87
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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 40 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
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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 40 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 9.4
Intel Core i9-13900F Desktop Processor 24 cores 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
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Spec score 9.4
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 40 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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Intel Spec score 9.4
Intel Core i9-13900KF Desktop Processor 24 cores 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
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Spec score 9.4
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 40 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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Intel Spec score 9.4
Intel Core i9-14900F Desktop Processor 24 cores 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
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Spec score 9.4
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 40 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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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 40 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 9.0
Intel Core i7-14700KF new gaming desktop processor 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
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Spec score 9.0
Pros + 20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+ 28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Intel Core i7 family for high-end desktops
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 40 processors on this page + 20 cores: only 12 of 148 here have more cores
+ 28 threads: only 17 of 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 8.2
Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores 10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+ 10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
− 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.00
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Spec score 8.2
Pros + 10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
Cons − No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
− 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 40 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 40 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 8.1
Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz 10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+ 10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+ LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
− No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$234.59
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Spec score 8.1
Pros + 10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+ LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 40 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™ i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores 4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, No
+ Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+ Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+ Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
− No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$104.00
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+ Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+ Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
+ Listed without integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is needed
Cons − No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
Compared with the 40 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 40 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 40 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
Intel Core i5-14400F LGA 1700 Processor BX8071514400F LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, No
+ LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+ Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+ No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
− No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$161.10
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Pros + LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+ Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+ No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
Cons − No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
