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Intel CPU for Gaming

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112 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $135 to $551, and half cost less than $305.

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 9.0

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.0

20 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i7

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Uses LGA1700 socket
$387.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.7

16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.4

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.4

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
$282.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 8.7

20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, 5.5 GHz and up

+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+20 threads for multithreaded workloads
No current price. Check it at the store.
Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Core i5

+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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 - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1150, Intel, Core i7, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz

+8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
−LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
$130.01-7%Was: $140.31
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$549.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.2

18 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+18 cores and 36 threads for heavily multithreaded workloads
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
−165W TDP needs robust cooling
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$898.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.0

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, No

+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$335.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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, 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 8.2

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, 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
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 8.0

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 - Details
IntelSpec 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 - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
20IntelCore i7Yes9.0$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20LGA1700IntelCore i79.0$387.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
16IntelCore i7Yes8.7$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore i58.4$247.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore i5Yes8.4$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore Ultra 5Yes8.2$282.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10IntelCore Ultra 5Yes8.0$178.55
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
LGA1700IntelCore i5Yesn/a$184.93
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
24IntelCore i9Yes9.4No current price
20IntelCore Ultra 78.7No current price

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