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Intel CPU for Gaming

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15 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $189 to $443, and half cost less than $345.

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 8.1

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$161.08-10%Was: $178.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
$196.50-6%Was: $208.39
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+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 - 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
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, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec 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 - Details
Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i7

+Sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+16MB cache for faster data access
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
$349.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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 8.0

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
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
IntelSpec score 8.0

8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 95W, Intel, Core i7

+16MB cache for faster data access
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
$443.43
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 95W, Intel, Core i7

+16MB cache for faster data access
+Boost clock up to 5.1 GHz
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
$741.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
10IntelCore i5No8.1$161.08
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10IntelCore i5Yes8.1$196.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i9No8.0$409.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i78.0$340.11
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i5No8.1$234.59
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i7No8.0No current price
8LGA1151IntelCore i98.0$322.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
LGA1200IntelCore i7n/a$349.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10IntelCore i5No8.1$234.29
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i9Yes8.0$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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