8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
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Spec score 8.0
+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$409.00
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Intel BX80684I99900KF Intel Core i9-9900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor
$409.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
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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
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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 15 processors on this page−8 threads: 59 of the 71 here have more threads
−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
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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
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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 15 processors on this page−8 threads: 59 of the 71 here have more threads
−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
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 15 processors on this page−8 threads: 59 of the 71 here have more threads
−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$340.11-8%Was: $369.99
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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W$340.11as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
Cons−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
8 Cores, LGA1151, 127W, Intel
+8 cores for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+All-core turbo up to 5.0 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$1,956.52
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Intel Core i9-9900KS Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz All-Core Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 Z390 127W
$1,956.52as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+8 cores for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+All-core turbo up to 5.0 GHz
Cons−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
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Intel® Core™ i7-10700F Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel® 400 SeriesNo current price. Check it at the store.View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
Cons−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
$419.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
Cons−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W (BX806849900K)
$419.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
Cons−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$439.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Cons−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ i7-11700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$379.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+LGA1200 socket for Intel 400 and 500 series motherboards
+Core i7 family for high-performance desktop use
Cons−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)Other stores (1)
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About this product
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$499.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Cons−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ i9-11900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$399.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, BX8070110700
$379.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Built-in graphics included
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
$322.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Intel Core i9-9900 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W
$322.02as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
Compared with the 15 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Integrated graphics | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i9 | No | 8.0 | $409.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i7 | 7.7 | $388.88 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i7 | Yes | 7.7 | $229.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i7 | No | 7.7 | $219.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | |
| 8 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i7 | 8.0 | $340.11 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i9 | n/a | $1,956.52 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 8 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i7 | No | 8.0 | No current price | |
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i9 | Yes | 8.0 | $419.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | |
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i9 | 8.0 | $419.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 8 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i7 | n/a | $439.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details |










