Intel Spec score 9.4
Intel Core i9-13900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores 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
$599.99 -15% Was: $707.00
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Spec score 9.4
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 112 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 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 112 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 112 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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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 112 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 8.7
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265 20 cores 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
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Spec score 8.7
Pros + 20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ 20 threads for parallel workloads
+ Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 112 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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Intel
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor 12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+ Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
− 125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.71 -8% Was: $314.31
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Pros + 12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+ Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses LGA1700 socket
Cons − 125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
Compared with the 112 processors on this page + 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer 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 8.1
Intel Core i5-14400 desktop processor 10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+ 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+ 16 threads for multitasking
$196.50 -6% Was: $208.39
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Spec score 8.1
Pros + 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+ 16 threads for multitasking
+ Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 112 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer 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 112 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 Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
− Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00 -5% Was: $397.00
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Pros + 16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for overclocking
Cons − Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 112 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 8.2
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245K 14 cores 14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ 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
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Spec score 8.2
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 112 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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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 112 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 112 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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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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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 112 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 i7-9700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.7 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+ 8 cores and 8 threads
+ Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Lower 65 W thermal design power
− Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
$388.88
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 8 cores and 8 threads
+ Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Lower 65 W thermal design power
+ Uses LGA1151 socket
Cons − Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
Compared with the 112 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel
Intel Core i3 4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes
+ Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+ 4 cores for everyday multitasking
+ 12th Gen Core i3 family
− Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
$163.16
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Pros + Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+ 4 cores for everyday multitasking
+ 12th Gen Core i3 family
Cons − Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 112 processors on this page − 4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
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Intel
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated 10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+ 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
− Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.00
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Pros + 10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
+ LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons − Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
Compared with the 112 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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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 112 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 112 processors on this page + 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel
Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 270K 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
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Pros + 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 112 processors on this page + 24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
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Intel Spec score 7.5
Intel Core i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores 4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes
+ Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
− Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
Cons − Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 112 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 Ultra 5 processor 250K 18 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel
+ 18 cores with 6 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 5.3 GHz
+ Uses the newer LGA1851 socket
− 125 W TDP requires capable cooling
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Pros + 18 cores with 6 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock up to 5.3 GHz
+ Uses the newer LGA1851 socket
Cons − 125 W TDP requires capable cooling
Compared with the 112 processors on this page + 18 cores: only 18 of 148 here have more 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
No current price. Check it at the store.
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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 112 processors on this page + 20 cores: only 12 of 148 here have more cores
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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 112 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 9.4
Intel Core i9-14900 Desktop Processor 24 cores 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
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Spec score 9.4
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 112 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™ i9-14900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores 24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+ 24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+ 32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+ Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
$549.99
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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
+ Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
+ Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Compared with the 112 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 9.1
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285K 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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Spec score 9.1
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 112 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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