8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
Intel CPU for Gaming
16 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $130 to $419, and half cost less than $322.
Intel desktop processors whose title names a Core i3, i5, i7 or i9 or a Core Ultra line.
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Spec score 8.0
+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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
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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 16 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 16 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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LGA1151, Intel, Core i5
+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
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Intel Processor 9400 CORE I5 (1151) 2.90 GHZ Box - BX80684I59400-9th GER
$326.09as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
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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 16 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 16 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 7.5
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 16 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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LGA1151, Intel, Core i5, No
+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$194.03
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Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.1 GHz Turbo without Processor Graphicslga1151 300 Series 65W
$194.03as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+Core i5 family for desktop computing
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−6 threads: 67 of the 71 here have more threads
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
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+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 16 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 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 16 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
Spec score 7.4
4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
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Intel Core i3-9100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65WNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.4
Pros
+Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1151 socket on the 300 Series platform
Compared with the 16 processors on this page−4 threads: 70 of the 71 here have more threads
−4 cores: 82 of the 89 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
LGA1151, Intel, Core i5
+Skylake architecture with Core i5 family design
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
$97.67
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Intel Core i5-6600K Skylake LGA 1151, BX80662I56600K$97.67as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+Skylake architecture with Core i5 family design
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
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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 16 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 16 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 16 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 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
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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 16 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
LGA1151, Intel, Core i7
+Core i7 family processor for demanding workloads
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
$326.09
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Pros
+Core i7 family processor for demanding workloads
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
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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 | ||
| LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | n/a | $326.09 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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 | |
| 6 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | No | 7.5 | $240.70 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | No | n/a | $194.03 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 | ||
| 6 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.5 | $129.57 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 4 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i3 | 7.4 | No current price |











