10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
Intel CPU for Gaming
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.
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Spec score 8.1
+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 - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz
$161.08as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Pros
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
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Spec 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
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225F 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.9 GHz
$135.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
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−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i5-14400 desktop processor, 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) 4.7 GHz
$196.50as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Pros
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included
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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
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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600$275.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
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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
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Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W$209.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
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Spec 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
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.9 GHz$178.55as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+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
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
$551.23as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 16 processors on this page+20 threads: 41 of the 71 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC5)
$487.74as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
Cons−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 16 processors on this page+20 threads: 41 of the 71 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz (4.6 Turbo) 10 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Raptor Lake)
$234.59as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Pros
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-10900 Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65WNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.2
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 16 processors on this page+20 threads: 41 of the 71 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400
$439.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 16 processors on this page+20 threads: 41 of the 71 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Boxed INTEL I5-13400F 20M Cache, UP to 4.60GHZ
$234.29as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Pros
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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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
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Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)
$473.26as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Socket LGA2066 for X299 Series boards
Cons−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
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Spec 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
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Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125WNo price recorded yet.View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 16 processors on this page+20 threads: 41 of the 71 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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.
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Intel Core i9-10900F Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel 400 SeriesNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.2
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 16 processors on this page+20 threads: 41 of the 71 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Intel CORE I5-14400 Processor (TURBE UP to 4.7GHZ) 20MB LGA1700 14TH Generation BX8071514400
$188.54as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Pros
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
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Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Integrated graphics | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Intel | Core i5 | No | 8.1 | $161.08 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | Intel | Core Ultra 5 | No | 8.0 | $135.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | Intel | Core i5 | Yes | 8.1 | $196.50 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | Yes | n/a | $275.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 10 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | No | n/a | $209.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 10 | Intel | Core Ultra 5 | Yes | 8.0 | $178.55 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i9 | 8.2 | $551.23 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | LGA2066 | Intel | Core i9 | 8.2 | $487.74 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | No | 8.1 | $234.59 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 10 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i9 | 8.2 | No current price |











