AMDSpec score 7.8
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
$164.08-22%List: $210.00
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Spec score7.8
Pros+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
Compared with the 39 processors on this page−12 threads: 20 of the 29 here have more threads
−6 cores: 24 of the 35 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7, Yes
+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
$372.00-17%List: $449.00
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Spec score8.1
Pros+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
Compared with the 39 processors on this page−8 cores: 20 of the 35 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$599.99-15%Was: $707.00
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Spec score9.5
Pros+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 35 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 29 here
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AMDSpec score 8.6
12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$314.98-12%List: $359.00
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Spec score8.6
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+24 threads: 18 of the 29 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 18 of the 35 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec score 8.8
20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.00-9%Was: $371.59
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Spec score8.8
Pros+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+20 cores: only 7 of 35 here have more cores
+20 threads: 15 of the 29 here have fewer threads
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Intel
12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.71-8%Was: $314.31
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Pros+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses LGA1700 socket
Cons−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+12 cores: 18 of the 35 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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 score7.8
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
Compared with the 39 processors on this page−12 threads: 20 of the 29 here have more threads
−6 cores: 24 of the 35 here have more cores
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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
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00-5%Was: $397.00
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Pros+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+16 cores: 23 of the 35 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec score 8.2
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
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Intel
4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores for everyday multitasking
+12th Gen Core i3 family
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
$163.16
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Pros+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores for everyday multitasking
+12th Gen Core i3 family
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 39 processors on this page−4 cores: 31 of the 35 here have more cores
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Intel
10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.00
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Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
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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
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Spec score7.5
Pros+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
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
Compared with the 39 processors on this page−8 threads: 26 of the 29 here have more threads
−4 cores: 31 of the 35 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
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Spec score9.5
Pros+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 35 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 29 here
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$591.00
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Spec score9.5
Pros+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 35 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 29 here
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
$549.99
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Spec score9.5
Pros+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 35 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 29 here
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IntelSpec score 9.2
24 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 9, Yes
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
+24 threads for parallel workloads
$509.99
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Spec score9.2
Pros+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
+24 threads for parallel workloads
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 35 here
+24 threads: 18 of the 29 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec score 9.1
20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$364.34
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Spec score9.1
Pros+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+20 cores: only 7 of 35 here have more cores
+28 threads: 21 of the 29 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec score 8.8
16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
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Spec score8.8
Pros+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+16 cores: 23 of the 35 here have fewer cores
+24 threads: 18 of the 29 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec score 8.5
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
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Spec score8.5
Pros+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+14 cores: 20 of the 35 here have fewer cores
+20 threads: 15 of the 29 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec score 8.3
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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Spec score8.3
Pros+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+14 cores: 20 of the 35 here have fewer cores
−14 threads: 18 of the 29 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.1
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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Spec score8.1
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 39 processors on this page−14 threads: 18 of the 29 here have more threads
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Intel
LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
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AMDSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated Radeon graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
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Spec score8.1
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated Radeon graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
Compared with the 39 processors on this page−8 cores: 20 of the 35 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 7.8
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
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Spec score7.8
Pros+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Compared with the 39 processors on this page−12 threads: 20 of the 29 here have more threads
−6 cores: 24 of the 35 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores: the most cores of the 35 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 29 here
$449.00
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AMDSpec score 9.1
16 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
$589.99-16%List: $699.00
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Spec score9.1
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 39 processors on this page+32 threads: the most threads of the 29 here
+16 cores: 23 of the 35 here have fewer cores
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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
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Spec score7.7
Pros+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Includes integrated graphics
+Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons−Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
−Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
Compared with the 39 processors on this page−8 threads: 26 of the 29 here have more threads
−8 cores: 20 of the 35 here have more cores
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AMD
4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3
+4 cores for everyday computing
+Integrated Radeon graphics included
+Uses AM4 socket
$86.90-5%Was: $91.95
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