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 177 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 177 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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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 177 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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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 177 processors on this page − 6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
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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
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details +3 stores › Product details ×
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 177 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 177 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 177 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 177 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
$322.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details +4 stores › Product details ×
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 177 processors on this page + 24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800XT 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
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core 8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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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 177 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 177 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
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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 177 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 177 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 177 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
$499.99
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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 177 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 177 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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AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X 16-Core 16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$539.00
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Spec score 9.0
Pros + 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+ Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
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Intel Spec score 9.0
Intel CORE I7-14700 Processor 20 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i7
+ 20 cores with 28 threads
+ Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+ Uses LGA1700 socket
$350.79
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Spec score 9.0
Pros + 20 cores with 28 threads
+ Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+ Uses LGA1700 socket
+ 14th generation Intel Core architecture
Compared with the 177 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 8.7
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores 16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+ 16 cores with 24 threads
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
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Spec score 8.7
Pros + 16 cores with 24 threads
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
+ 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
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Intel Spec score 8.4
Intel Core i5-14500 Desktop Processor 14 cores 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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Spec score 8.4
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 177 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 8.4
Intel® Core™ i5-14600K Desktop Processor 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 score 8.4
Pros + 14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+ Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 177 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 235 14 cores 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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Spec score 8.2
Pros + 14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
Compared with the 177 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® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225 10 cores 10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes
+ 10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+ Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
$178.55
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details +7 stores › Product details ×
Spec score 8.0
Pros + 10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+ Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+ Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
− 14 threads: 76 of the 121 here have more threads
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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
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details +1 store › Product details ×
Spec score 7.7
Pros + 6 cores and 12 threads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 177 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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