AMDSpec score 8.3
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
$93.14-6%Was: $99.00
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Spec score8.3
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+6 cores: only 1 of 16 here have more cores
+12 threads: only 1 of 13 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 8.3
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$138.99-13%Was: $159.00
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Spec score8.3
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+6 cores: only 1 of 16 here have more cores
+12 threads: only 1 of 13 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.3
6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$133.00-6%Was: $141.00
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Spec score8.3
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+6 cores: only 1 of 16 here have more cores
+12 threads: only 1 of 13 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
Pros+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
+8 threads for multitasking
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
Compared with the 36 processors on this page−4 cores: 9 of the 16 here have more cores
−8 threads: 7 of the 13 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 8.3
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+6 cores: only 1 of 16 here have more cores
+12 threads: only 1 of 13 here have more threads
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AMD
6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$104.99-12%Was: $118.90
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Pros+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+6 cores: only 1 of 16 here have more cores
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Intel
LGA1150, Intel, Core i7, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
−LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
$130.01-7%Was: $140.31
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Pros+8M cache for quick access to frequently used data
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match
+Intel Core i7 family for high-end desktops
Cons−LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths
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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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IntelSpec score 8.3
6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5
+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
$149.00
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Spec score8.3
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
Cons−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+6 cores: only 1 of 16 here have more cores
+12 threads: only 1 of 13 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
Pros+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
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
Compared with the 36 processors on this page−4 cores: 9 of the 16 here have more cores
−8 threads: 7 of the 13 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
Pros+Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
+Listed without integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is needed
Cons−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
Compared with the 36 processors on this page−4 cores: 9 of the 16 here have more cores
−8 threads: 7 of the 13 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
Pros+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+8 threads from 4 cores
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 36 processors on this page−4 cores: 9 of the 16 here have more cores
−8 threads: 7 of the 13 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.4
2 Cores, LGA1200, 58W, Intel
+2 cores with 4 threads for basic desktop tasks
+4.0 GHz clock speed for responsive light computing
+58 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
−Only 2 cores limits performance in heavily threaded workloads
$109.99
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Spec score7.4
Pros+2 cores with 4 threads for basic desktop tasks
+4.0 GHz clock speed for responsive light computing
+58 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1200 socket for compatible Intel 400 Series motherboards
Cons−Only 2 cores limits performance in heavily threaded workloads
Compared with the 36 processors on this page−2 cores: 15 of the 16 here have more cores
−4 threads: 12 of the 13 here have more threads
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LGA775
+Runs at 2.66GHz clock speed
+Quad-core design for multitasking
+Fits LGA 775 motherboards
−Uses the older LGA 775 socket, limiting motherboard options
$66.58
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Intel
LGA1200, Intel, Core i3, No
+Core i3 family with 4 cores and 8 threads
+3.6 GHz base clock
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$85.05
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AMDSpec score 9.5
12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Desktop processor for demanding parallel computing tasks
$99.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Desktop processor for demanding parallel computing tasks
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+12 cores: the most cores of the 16 here
+24 threads: the most threads of the 13 here
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WevlbbyrpSpec score 8.3
6 Cores, AM4, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
$61.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
+35MB cache for faster data access
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+6 cores: only 1 of 16 here have more cores
+12 threads: only 1 of 13 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.0
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
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Spec score8.0
Pros+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+Core i5 family for general desktop use
Compared with the 36 processors on this page+6 cores: only 1 of 16 here have more cores
−6 threads: 11 of the 13 here have more threads
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AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Built for the AM4 socket for compatible AMD motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
+Second generation Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 model lineup
$125.98
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4 Cores, LGA1150, 35W
+Four cores for multitasking
+Low 35W thermal design power
+Uses the LGA1150 socket
$118.60
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LGA1155
+Uses the LGA1155 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
−Older LGA1155 platform limits compatibility with newer motherboards
$64.57
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LGA1150
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a defined motherboard fit
$126.38
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LGA775
+Runs at a 2.5 GHz clock speed
+Works with LGA 775 motherboards
−Uses the older LGA 775 socket, limiting motherboard choices
$60.93
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LGA1150
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a defined motherboard fit
$83.43
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LGA1151
+Works with LGA1151 socket motherboards
−Name lists many models, so exact model is unclear
$92.41
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LGA1155
+Fits LGA1155 socket motherboards
−Name lists several models, so exact model is unclear
$145.85
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LGA2011
+Fits LGA2011 socket motherboards
−Name lists several models, so exact model is unclear
$98.66
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Intel
LGA775, Intel
+Core 2 Duo processor for LGA 775 motherboards
+Tray packaging from Intel
−Older LGA 775 socket limits motherboard options
$101.59
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
