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Intel CPU for Gaming

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16 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $161 to $487, and half cost less than $234.

Intel desktop processors whose title names a Core i3, i5, i7 or i9 or a Core Ultra line.

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

IntelSpec score 8.1

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$161.08-10%Was: $178.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No

−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
$135.00-8%Was: $147.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
$196.50-6%Was: $208.39
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes

+10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
$178.55
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

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
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
IntelSpec score 8.1

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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

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
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 8.2

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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

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
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
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
IntelSpec score 8.2

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
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 8.2

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
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 8.1

10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
$188.54
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
10IntelCore i5No8.1$161.08
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10IntelCore Ultra 5No8.0$135.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10IntelCore i5Yes8.1$196.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i5Yesn/a$275.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i5Non/a$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10IntelCore Ultra 5Yes8.0$178.55
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10LGA1200IntelCore i98.2$551.23
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10LGA2066IntelCore i98.2$487.74
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i5No8.1$234.59
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1200IntelCore i98.2No current price

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