16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
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23 Intel processors. Most cost $209 to $469, and half cost less than $350.
+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
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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
$304.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 23 processors on this page+16 cores: 68 of the 92 here have fewer cores
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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
$289.00-8%Was: $314.35
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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked
$289.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+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 23 processors on this page+12 cores: 55 of the 92 here have fewer cores
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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
$275.02
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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600$275.02as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+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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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
$329.99
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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked$329.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+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 23 processors on this page+16 cores: 68 of the 92 here have fewer cores
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
$199.00
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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
$199.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 23 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 92 here have more cores
−12 threads: 49 of the 73 here have more threads
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10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
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Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W$209.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+LGA1700 socket for 600 Series motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
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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
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Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W$264.50as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses LGA1700 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
Compared with the 23 processors on this page+12 cores: 55 of the 92 here have fewer cores
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24 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$322.99
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Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 270K Plus, 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz$322.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 23 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 92 here
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18 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel
+18 cores with 6 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.3 GHz
+Uses the newer LGA1851 socket
−125 W TDP requires capable cooling
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Intel Core Ultra 5 processor 250K Plus, 18 cores (6 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHzNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Pros
+18 cores with 6 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.3 GHz
+Uses the newer LGA1851 socket
Cons−125 W TDP requires capable cooling
Compared with the 23 processors on this page+18 cores: only 18 of 92 here have more cores
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Spec 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
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
$558.98
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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
$558.98as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 23 processors on this page+20 threads: 43 of the 73 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
$369.99
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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W$369.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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Pros
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
Cons−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 23 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 92 here have more cores
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
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Intel Core i5-10600K (Base Clock 4.10GHz; Socket LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box$189.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Unlocked K model suits manual overclocking
Cons−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
Compared with the 23 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 92 here have more cores
−12 threads: 49 of the 73 here have more threads
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LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i7
+Integrated graphics included
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$438.97
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Intel Core i7-10700K (Base Clock: 3.80GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box
$438.97as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+Integrated graphics included
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
Cons−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
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LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$382.59
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Intel Core i9-10850K Processor, 20MB Cache, 3.6GHz (5.2GHz Turbo Max), LGA1200 - BX8070110850K
$382.59as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 23 processors on this page+20 threads: 43 of the 73 here have fewer threads
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i9-10900KF Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400
$439.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 23 processors on this page+20 threads: 43 of the 73 here have fewer threads
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8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.99
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Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$439.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Cons−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 23 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 92 here have more cores
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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
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Intel® Core™ i7-11700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$379.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+LGA1200 socket for Intel 400 and 500 series motherboards
+Core i7 family for high-performance desktop use
Cons−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 23 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 92 here have more cores
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8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
$499.00
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Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$499.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Cons−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
Compared with the 23 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 92 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
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
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Intel® Core™ i9-11900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$399.00as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
Compared with the 23 processors on this page−8 cores: 53 of the 92 here have more cores
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LGA1700, 125W, Intel, Core i9
+Boxed retail packaging
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
+LGA1700 socket for current Intel platforms
−Base clock of 3.40 GHz is listed without a boost range
$469.99
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Intel Core i9-12900KS LGA 1700 3.40GHz Alder Lake 30MB Cache Desktop Processor Boxed
$469.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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+Boxed retail packaging
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
+LGA1700 socket for current Intel platforms
Cons−Base clock of 3.40 GHz is listed without a boost range
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Spec 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
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
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Intel® Core™ i9-10850K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125WNo price recorded yet.View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 23 processors on this page+20 threads: 43 of the 73 here have fewer threads
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Spec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
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Intel® Core™ i5-10600K Desktop Processorfeaturing Marvel's Avengers Collector's Edition Packaging 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHzNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.7
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
Compared with the 23 processors on this page−6 cores: 68 of the 92 here have more cores
−12 threads: 49 of the 73 here have more threads
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14 Cores, 125W, Intel, Core i5
+14 cores: 57 of the 92 here have fewer cores
$249.99
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Intel® Core™ i5-14600K Desktop Processor 14 Cores (6 P-Cores + 8 E-Cores) up to 5.3 GHz
$249.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
View on AmazonCompared with the 23 processors on this pagePros
+14 cores: 57 of the 92 here have fewer cores
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Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Integrated graphics | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i9 | No | n/a | $304.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details | |
| 12 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i7 | Yes | n/a | $289.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details | |
| 10 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | Yes | n/a | $275.02 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details | |
| 16 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i9 | Yes | n/a | $329.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details | |
| 6 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i5 | 7.7 | $199.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | No | n/a | $209.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details | |
| 12 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i7 | No | n/a | $264.50 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details | |
| 24 | LGA1851 | Intel | Core Ultra 7 | n/a | $322.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details | ||
| 18 | LGA1851 | Intel | Core Ultra 5 | n/a | No current price | ||
| 10 | LGA1200 | Intel | Core i9 | 8.2 | $558.98 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details |











