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Intel CPU for Gaming

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12 Intel CPU for gaming. Most cost $104 to $240, and half cost less than $180.

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 7.5

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.5

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.5

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, No

+Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$104.00
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
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.5

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$120.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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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Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
4IntelCore i3Yes7.5No current price
8LGA1151IntelCore i77.7$388.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i7Yes7.7$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i7No7.7$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i37.5$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4IntelCore i3No7.5$104.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4LGA1700IntelCore i3No7.5$104.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1151IntelCore i5No7.5$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1151IntelCore i5Non/a$194.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i37.5$120.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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