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9 processors without integrated graphics from Intel and AMD. Most cost $232 to $409, and half cost less than $342.

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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

14 Cores, 125W, Intel, Core i5

+14 cores: 23 of the 36 here have fewer cores
$232.08
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$379.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

10 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
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Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
$399.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
16LGA1700IntelCore i9Non/a$304.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
14IntelCore Ultra 5No8.2$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i9No8.0$409.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
12LGA1700IntelCore i7Non/a$264.50
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
14IntelCore i5Non/a$232.08
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
10LGA1200IntelCore i9No8.2$439.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i7Non/a$379.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
10LGA1200IntelCore i9No8.2No current price
8LGA1200IntelCore i9Non/a$399.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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