AMDSpec score 8.5
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
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AMDSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
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IntelSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
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AMDSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$169.50-5%Was: $176.00
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
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AMDSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
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IntelSpec score 8.5
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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AMDSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
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IntelSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
Cons−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
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IntelSpec score 8.5
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 score8.5
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
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IntelSpec score 8.5
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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Spec score8.5
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
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AMDSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
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AMDSpec score 8.5
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
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