4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3
CPU for Gaming
13 CPU for gaming from Intel and AMD. Most cost $104 to $240, and half cost less than $167.
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.
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Spec score 7.5
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
$92.51as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
+8 threads for multitasking
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
Compared with the 13 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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Spec score 7.7
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i7-9700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.7 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700)
$388.88as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
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 13 processors on this page−8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.5
4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
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Intel Core i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHzNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score7.5
Pros
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 13 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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Spec score 7.7
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
$229.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
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 13 processors on this page−8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
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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Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core Up to 4.7 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W
$219.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
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 13 processors on this page−8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.5
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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Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number:
$166.95as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
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 13 processors on this page−4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
−8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.5
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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Intel® Core™ i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) 4.7 GHz
$104.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
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 13 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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Spec score 7.5
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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Intel CORE I3-14100F Processor (TURBE UP to 4.7GHZ) 12MB LGA1700 14TH Generation BX8071514100F
$104.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
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 13 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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Spec score 7.5
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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Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300
$240.70as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
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 13 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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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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.1 GHz Turbo without Processor Graphicslga1151 300 Series 65W
$194.03as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+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 13 processors on this page−6 threads: 117 of the 121 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.5
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ i3-10320 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number:
$120.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
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 13 processors on this page−4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
−8 threads: 108 of the 121 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.5
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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Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500)
$129.57as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
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 13 processors on this page−6 threads: 117 of the 121 here have more threads
−6 cores: 103 of the 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.4
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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Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65WNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.4
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 13 processors on this page−4 threads: 120 of the 121 here have more threads
−4 cores: 139 of the 148 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 3 | 7.5 | $92.51 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i7 | 7.7 | $388.88 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 4 | Intel | Core i3 | 7.5 | No current price | ||
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i7 | 7.7 | $229.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i7 | 7.7 | $219.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | |
| 4 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i3 | 7.5 | $166.95 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 4 | Intel | Core i3 | 7.5 | $104.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 4 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i3 | 7.5 | $104.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 6 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.5 | $240.70 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | n/a | $194.03 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details |











