Intel
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 22 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 i7-9700 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 22 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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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 22 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 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 22 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 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 22 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 22 processors on this page − 8 threads: 108 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 22 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 S1700 CORE i5 12400F TRAY 6x2 65W, Intel, Core i5, No
+ 6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+ 65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+ Sold as a tray processor for system builders
− No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$200.03
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Pros + 6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+ 65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+ Sold as a tray processor for system builders
Cons − No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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Intel Spec score 8.2
Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz 10 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ 10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Low 65W thermal design power
− Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
− Requires LGA1200 socket boards
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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
+ Low 65W thermal design power
+ Includes integrated graphics
Cons − Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
− Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 22 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 8.0
Intel® Core™ i7-10700F Desktop Processor 8 Cores 8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Low 65W thermal design power
− No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
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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 22 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 8.2
Intel Core i9-10900F Desktop Processor 10 Cores 10 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ 10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ Low 65W thermal design power
− No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
− Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
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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
+ Low 65W thermal design power
Cons − No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
− Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
Compared with the 22 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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AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 65W AM4 Processor with Wraith Stealth 6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+ 6 cores and 12 threads
+ 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+ Uses the AM4 socket
− Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + 6 cores and 12 threads
+ 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+ Uses the AM4 socket
+ Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons − Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 22 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 8.0
Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz 8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+ Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ Low 65W thermal design power
$379.99
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Intel Spec score 8.0
Intel Core i9-9900 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz 8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+ 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
$322.02
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Spec score 8.0
Pros + 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+ 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+ Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
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AMD Spec score 7.7
AMD Ryzen 5 7500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD
+ Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+ 65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
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Spec score 7.7
Pros + Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+ AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+ 65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Compared with the 22 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 i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.5 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
$239.99
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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
Compared with the 22 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™ i5-10600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 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
$340.60
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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
Compared with the 22 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 i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz 6 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+ 6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+ 65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+ LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
$129.57
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Spec score 7.5
Pros + 6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+ 65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+ LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+ Core i5 family for general desktop use
Compared with the 22 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™ i9 Desktop Processor 14900 24 Cores 24 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core i9
+ 24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+ Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
$600.57
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Pros + 24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+ Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
Compared with the 22 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 5700 8 Cores / 16 Thread 65W TDP Socket AM4 8 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+ 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+ Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+ 65W TDP for moderate power draw
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Intel Spec score 7.4
Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz 4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+ Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+ Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+ 65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
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Spec score 7.4
Pros + Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+ Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+ 65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+ Uses the LGA1151 socket on the 300 Series platform
Compared with the 22 processors on this page − 4 threads: 120 of the 121 here have more threads
− 4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
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