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CPU for Gaming

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4 CPU for gaming from Intel and AMD. Prices run $473 to $898.

Desktop processors whose title names a Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9, a Core i3, i5, i7 or i9, or a Core Ultra line. Threadripper, Celeron, Pentium and Athlon chips are left out.

We do not pick by hand: a processor is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

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Socket: LGA2066  ×Clear all
BrandIntel4
Cores102141181
Threads20 and up2
SocketAM430LGA120027AM519LGA170019LGA115116LGA20664LGA18512LGA11501LGA11551
TDP165W4
MakerIntel4
Processor lineCore i94
Integrated graphicsNo3
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz4
PriceUnder $5002Under $9001$150 & above3$300 & above3$400 & above3$500 & above1
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IntelSpec score 9.2

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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

14 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+14 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
No current price. Check it at the store.
Intel

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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
18LGA2066IntelCore i99.2$898.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10LGA2066IntelCore i98.2$487.74
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14LGA2066IntelCore i9n/aNo current price
10LGA2066IntelCore i9n/a$473.26
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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