6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
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14 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $133 to $340, and half cost less than $194.
Intel desktop processors whose title names a Core i3, i5, i7 or i9 or a Core Ultra line.
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+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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INTEL CPU Core i5-12400F / 6/12 / 2.5GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512400F
$149.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+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 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$132.85-6%Was: $141.00
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Spec score7.7
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
$199.00
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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
$199.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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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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Intel® Core™ i5-12500 12th Generation Desktop Processor (Base Clock: 3.0GHz, 6 Cores, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 and DDR5 up to
$391.94as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+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 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
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Spec score 7.7
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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Intel Core i5-10400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series
$194.35as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
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 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5
+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Comet Lake Core i5-10400 2.90Ghz 12MB Cache CPU Desktop Processor
$149.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
Cons−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
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Intel Core i5-10600K (Base Clock 4.10GHz; Socket LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box$189.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Unlocked K model suits manual overclocking
Cons−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 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 14 processors on this page−6 threads: 67 of the 71 here have more threads
−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
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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 14 processors on this page−6 threads: 67 of the 71 here have more threads
−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
6 Cores, Intel, Core i7
+Six cores for heavier multitasking workloads
+Hyper-Threading Technology supports additional simultaneous threads
+15MB cache for faster access to frequently used data
$169.99
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Intel BX80648I75820K Core i7-5820K Desktop Processor (6-Cores, 3.3GHz, 15MB Cache, Hyper-Threading Technology)
$169.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Six cores for heavier multitasking workloads
+Hyper-Threading Technology supports additional simultaneous threads
+15MB cache for faster access to frequently used data
+Core i7 family from Intel
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
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Intel® Core™ i5-10600K Desktop Processorfeaturing Marvel's Avengers Collector's Edition Packaging 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHzNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.7
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.7
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.5 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number:
$239.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
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 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.7
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ i5-10600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W
$340.60as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
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 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W, BX80684I58600K
$245.83as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Integrated graphics | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | No | n/a | $149.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | |
| 6 | Intel | Core i5 | Yes | 7.7 | $132.85 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.7 | $199.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | n/a | $391.94 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | No | 7.7 | $194.35 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.7 | $149.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.7 | $189.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | No | 7.5 | $240.70 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 6 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.5 | $129.57 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | Intel | Core i7 | n/a | $169.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details |










