Intel CPU for Gaming

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6 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $135 to $282, and half cost less than $185.

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

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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 8.2

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks

+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems

$184.94-5%Was: ~~$194.59~~

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

IntelSpec score 8.2

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No

+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads

+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance

+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds

−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed

$199.00

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

Intel

18 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel

+18 cores with 6 performance and 12 efficiency cores

+Boost clock up to 5.3 GHz

+Uses the newer LGA1851 socket

−125 W TDP requires capable cooling

No current price. Check it at the store.

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

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Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Integrated graphics	Spec score	Price
10		Intel	Core Ultra 5	No	8.0	$135.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14		Intel	Core Ultra 5		8.2	$184.94 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14		Intel	Core Ultra 5	No	8.2	$199.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
18	LGA1851	Intel	Core Ultra 5		n/a	No current price
14		Intel	Core Ultra 5	Yes	8.2	$282.97 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10		Intel	Core Ultra 5	Yes	8.0	$178.55 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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