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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 34 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 7 of 41 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+10 cores: only 7 of 41 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
$232.08
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 41 here
+20 threads: only 1 of 34 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+14 cores: the most cores of the 41 here
+14 threads: 20 of the 34 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
$192.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 34 here have more threads
+8 cores: 21 of the 41 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+10 cores: only 7 of 41 here have more cores
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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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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, 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+8 cores: 21 of the 41 here have fewer cores
−8 threads: 28 of the 34 here have more threads
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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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 34 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 7 of 41 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 34 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 7 of 41 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 7.9
6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+6 cores for everyday desktop computing
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+6 cores for everyday desktop computing
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 threads: 32 of the 34 here have more threads
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Intel
LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, No
+LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$161.10
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
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Intel
LGA1151, Intel, Core i5, No
+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$194.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+Core i5 family for desktop computing
Cons−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 14 processors on this page−6 threads: 32 of the 34 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
65W, Intel, Core i5, No
+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$200.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
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