10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No
Intel CPU for Gaming
14 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $135 to $282, and half cost less than $194.
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
−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
$135.00-8%Was: $147.00
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225F 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.9 GHz
$135.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Compared with the 14 processors on this pageCons
−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$132.85-6%Was: $141.00
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Spec score7.7
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245K 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.2 GHz
$184.94as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+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
Compared with the 14 processors on this page+14 cores: 54 of the 89 here have fewer cores
−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 245KF - 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.2 GHz
$199.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+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
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 14 processors on this page+14 cores: 54 of the 89 here have fewer cores
−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 235 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) up to 5.0 GHz$282.97as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
Compared with the 14 processors on this page+14 cores: 54 of the 89 here have fewer cores
−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
$199.00
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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
$199.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Desktop Processor 225 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.9 GHz$178.55as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+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
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−14 threads: 45 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i5-10400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series
$194.35as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
Cons−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5
+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
$149.00
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Intel Comet Lake Core i5-10400 2.90Ghz 12MB Cache CPU Desktop Processor
$149.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
Cons−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
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Intel Core i5-10600K (Base Clock 4.10GHz; Socket LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box$189.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Unlocked K model suits manual overclocking
Cons−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
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Intel® Core™ i5-10600K Desktop Processorfeaturing Marvel's Avengers Collector's Edition Packaging 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHzNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.7
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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
$239.99
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Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.5 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number:
$239.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Spec 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
$340.60
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Intel® Core™ i5-10600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W
$340.60as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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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 14 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 89 here have more cores
−12 threads: 50 of the 71 here have more threads
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Compare specs
| processor | 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 | ||
| 6 | Intel | Core i5 | Yes | 7.7 | $132.85 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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 | ||
| 14 | Intel | Core Ultra 5 | Yes | 8.2 | $282.97 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.7 | $199.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | Intel | Core Ultra 5 | Yes | 8.0 | $178.55 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | No | 7.7 | $194.35 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.7 | $149.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.7 | $189.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details |









