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Processors without Integrated Graphics

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6 processors without integrated graphics from Intel and AMD. Most cost $104 to $240, and half cost less than $149.

AMDSpec score 7.5

4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3

+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 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, 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

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
4AM4AMDRyzen 3No7.5$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i7No7.7$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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

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