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 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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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 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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AMD
AMD Desktop Ryzen 7 7700X3D Processor | 120W 8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD
+ 8 cores for multitasking
+ 3D V-Cache design listed
+ Uses AM5 socket
$319.94
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AMD
AMD Ryzen™ 7 9850X3D Desktop Processor AMD, Ryzen 7
+ Includes AMD 3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+ Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
+ Designed as a desktop processor
$484.00
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AMD
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition AMD, Ryzen 9
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ Dual Edition design with additional cache
+ Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$889.00
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Intel
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+ Integrated graphics included
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
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Intel Spec score 9.4
Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 cores 24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+ 24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+ 32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
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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
+ Integrated graphics included
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 8.7
Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K 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
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Spec score 8.7
Pros + 20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+ 20 threads for multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 177 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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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700G 8-Core 8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Integrated Radeon graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+ Uses the AM4 socket platform
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen™ 7 9700X 8-Core 8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7
+ Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
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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 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
Intel Processor 9400 CORE I5 LGA1151, Intel, Core i5
+ Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+ Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
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AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core 16 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+ 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
$589.99 -16% List: $699.00
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Spec score 9.0
Pros + 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
+ 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 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 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 i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+ 8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Includes integrated graphics
− Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
− Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
$229.00 -12% Was: $259.00
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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
+ Includes integrated graphics
+ Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons − Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
− Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
Compared with the 177 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 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: $118.90
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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 177 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 177 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core 16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
− Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
$629.99 -10% List: $699.00
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Spec score 9.0
Pros + 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+ Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Cons − Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
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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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 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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AMD Spec score 8.5
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 12-Core 12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+ Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$346.70 -9% Was: $380.00
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Spec score 8.5
Pros + Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+ Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+ Made by AMD in the Ryzen 9 family
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
+ 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+ Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Sixteen threads for multitasking
− High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$340.11 -8% Was: $369.99
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Intel
Intel Core i7-4790K Processor LGA1150, Intel, Core i7, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ 8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+ Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
− LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
$130.01 -7% Was: $140.31
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Pros + 8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+ Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
+ Intel Core i7 family for high-end desktops
Cons − LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
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AMD
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 4-core unlocked desktop processor 4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3
+ 4 cores for everyday computing
+ Integrated Radeon graphics included
+ Uses AM4 socket
$86.90 -5% Was: $91.95
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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 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 i9-13900KF 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 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 i9-14900F 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 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 9.2
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 177 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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AMD Spec score 9.0
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core 16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ AM4 socket uses an older platform
− AM4 socket is an older platform
$404.95
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Spec score 9.0
Pros + 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons − AM4 socket is an older platform
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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