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Intel CPU for Gaming

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19 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $161 to $469, and half cost less than $270.

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.

Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99-9%Was: $333.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel

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

12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.71-8%Was: $314.31
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00-5%Was: $397.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$264.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

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
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
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 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 7.5

4 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i3

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+8 threads from 4 cores
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, No

+LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$161.10
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, 125W, Intel, Core i9

+Boxed retail packaging
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
+LGA1700 socket for current Intel platforms
−Base clock of 3.40 GHz is listed without a boost range
$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i9, No

+16 cores and 24 threads for multitasking
+Uses the LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 8.1

10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
$188.54
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Generic

24 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i9

+24 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Uses the LGA1700 socket
+Core i9 family for high-end desktop performance
$629.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:11 PST - Details
Intel

14 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Sold boxed with a retail package
No price recorded yet.
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i7

+Core i7 family for high-performance desktop use
+LGA1700 socket for modern Intel motherboards
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
16LGA1700IntelCore i9Non/a$304.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
6LGA1700IntelCore i5Non/a$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
12LGA1700IntelCore i7Yesn/a$289.71
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i5Yesn/a$275.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
16LGA1700IntelCore i9Yesn/a$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i5Non/a$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
12LGA1700IntelCore i7Non/a$264.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1700IntelCore i5n/a$391.94
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20LGA1700IntelCore i79.0$387.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1700IntelCore i5Yesn/a$184.93
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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