AMDSpec score 8.2
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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IntelSpec score 8.7
10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$161.08-10%Was: $178.97
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Spec score8.7
Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 35 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 7 of 42 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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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Intel
10 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core Ultra 5
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$163.31-5%Was: $171.99
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Pros+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+10 cores: only 7 of 42 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 8.2
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$178.00-19%List: $220.00
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IntelSpec score 9.0
14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
$184.94-5%Was: $194.59
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Spec score9.0
Pros+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 42 here
+14 threads: 21 of the 35 here have fewer threads
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IntelSpec score 8.7
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
$197.33-5%Was: $208.39
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Spec score8.7
Pros+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 35 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 7 of 42 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 9.3
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.06
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Spec score9.3
Pros+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Core i5 family for gaming and desktop use
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 42 here
+20 threads: only 1 of 35 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.0
14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No
+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.00
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Spec score9.0
Pros+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 42 here
+14 threads: 21 of the 35 here have fewer threads
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AMDSpec score 8.6
8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$194.86
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Spec score8.6
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 35 here have more threads
+8 cores: 22 of the 42 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec score 8.2
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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AMD
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$169.00
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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 52 processors on this page−4 cores: 37 of the 42 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
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
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Pros+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
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+10 cores: only 7 of 42 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 9.3
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
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Spec score9.3
Pros+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 42 here
+20 threads: only 1 of 35 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.3
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 score9.3
Pros+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 42 here
+20 threads: only 1 of 35 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 52 processors on this page+10 cores: only 7 of 42 here have more cores
+14 threads: 21 of the 35 here have fewer threads
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AMDSpec score 8.2
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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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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IntelSpec score 8.2
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
$194.35-14%Was: $224.99
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Spec score8.2
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 8.1
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 score8.1
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 52 processors on this page+8 cores: 22 of the 42 here have fewer cores
−8 threads: 28 of the 35 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.1
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
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Spec score8.1
Pros+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+8 cores: 22 of the 42 here have fewer cores
−8 threads: 28 of the 35 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 8.2
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
$169.99-10%Was: $189.00
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AMDSpec score 9.3
12 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling
−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor
$209.99
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Spec score9.3
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling
Cons−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+24 threads: the most threads of the 35 here
+12 cores: only 6 of 42 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.7
10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$234.29
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Spec score8.7
Pros+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 35 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 7 of 42 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.7
10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$234.59
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Spec score8.7
Pros+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Compared with the 52 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 35 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 7 of 42 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 8.2
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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IntelSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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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