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 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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AMD Spec score 8.5
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core 12 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ AM4 socket uses an older platform
− AM4 socket is an older platform
$599.95
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Spec score 8.5
Pros + 12 cores and 24 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 + 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
+ 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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AMD Spec score 8.5
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X3D 12-Core 12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+ X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
− Lacks integrated graphics, needs a discrete graphics card
$737.53
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Spec score 8.5
Pros + 12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking 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 + 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 8.2
Intel Core i9-10900K 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
− 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
− Requires LGA1200 socket boards
$551.23
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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
+ Includes integrated graphics
Cons − 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
− Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 177 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 8.2
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 177 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 8.2
Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz 10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+ 10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
− 165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$487.74
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Spec score 8.2
Pros + 10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
Cons − 165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 177 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 177 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 177 processors on this page + 10 cores: 81 of the 148 here have fewer cores
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AMD Spec score 8.0
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core 8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+ 3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Uses the AM4 socket
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$469.99
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+ 8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+ Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
− Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz 8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+ 8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
− Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
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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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 7.5
Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz 4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
− Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
− Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$166.95
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
Cons − Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
− Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
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 Spec score 7.5
Intel® Core™ i3-10320 Desktop Processor 4 Cores 4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
− Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
− Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$120.00
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+ 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+ Uses the LGA1200 socket
Cons − Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
− Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
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 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 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 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 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 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 177 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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Intel
Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.1 GHz LGA1151, Intel, Core i5, No
+ 6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ 65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
− No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$194.03
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Pros + 6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ 65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+ LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+ Core i5 family for desktop computing
Cons − No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 177 processors on this page − 6 threads: 117 of the 121 here have more threads
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Intel
Intel Core i7-10700K LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i7
+ Integrated graphics included
+ 3.8 GHz base clock speed
+ Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
− High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$438.97
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Intel
Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores 8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+ Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Integrated graphics included
− High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.99
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Intel
Intel® Core™ i7-11700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores 8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+ 8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
− 125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
− No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$379.99
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Pros + 8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ LGA1200 socket for Intel 400 and 500 series motherboards
+ Core i7 family for high-performance desktop use
Cons − 125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
− No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
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Intel
Intel Core i9-10850K Processor LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9
+ 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
− 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$378.02
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Pros + 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
Cons − 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 177 processors on this page + 20 threads: 79 of the 121 here have fewer threads
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Intel
Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz 10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+ 10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
− 165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$473.26
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Pros + 10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+ Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ Socket LGA2066 for X299 Series boards
Cons − 165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
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 i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Unlocked for overclocking
+ Integrated graphics included
− Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
− Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
$499.00
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