AMD Spec score 8.5
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X 12-Core 12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+ 12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$331.00 -34% List: $499.00
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Spec score 8.5
Pros + 12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking 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 42 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 9.4
Intel Core i9-13900KS 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
$599.99 -15% Was: $707.00
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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 42 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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AMD Spec score 8.5
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core 12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+ 12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+ Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
$314.98 -12% List: $359.00
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Spec score 8.5
Pros + 12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+ Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 42 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 9.0
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900XT 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
$315.00 -10% List: $349.00
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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 42 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 8.7
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265 20 cores 20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes
+ 20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ 20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.00 -9% Was: $371.59
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Spec score 8.7
Pros + 20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+ Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+ 20 threads for parallel workloads
+ Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 42 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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Intel Spec score 8.4
Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+ 14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+ 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
− No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.08
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Spec score 8.4
Pros + 14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+ 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+ Unlocked for manual overclocking
+ Core i5 family for gaming and desktop use
Cons − No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 42 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 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 42 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
$549.99
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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 42 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 42 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 42 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel Spec score 9.0
Intel Core i7-14700 Desktop Processor 20 cores 20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+ 20 cores with 28 threads
+ Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
$364.34
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Spec score 9.0
Pros + 20 cores with 28 threads
+ Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+ Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 42 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 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
$387.83
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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 42 processors on this page + 20 cores: only 12 of 148 here have more cores
+ 28 threads: only 17 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
+ 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 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 42 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 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 42 processors on this page + 24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+ 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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
No current price. Check it at the store.
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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 42 processors on this page + 20 cores: only 12 of 148 here have more cores
+ 20 threads: 79 of the 121 here have fewer threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+ 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
+ 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 24 cores: the most cores of the 148 here
+ 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 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 42 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 42 processors on this page + 32 threads: only 2 of 121 here have more threads
+ 16 cores: only 21 of 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 20 cores: only 12 of 148 here have more cores
+ 28 threads: only 17 of 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
+ 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 42 processors on this page + 24 threads: only 20 of 121 here have more threads
+ 12 cores: 97 of the 148 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
