AMDSpec score 8.2
6 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
$219.99
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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
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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 50 processors on this page−6 threads: 32 of the 34 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 7.8
4 Cores, Intel, Pentium, Yes
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking
+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing
−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks
$199.00
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Spec score7.8
Pros+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking
+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing
Cons−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks
Compared with the 50 processors on this page−4 cores: 37 of the 41 here have more cores
−8 threads: 28 of the 34 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
$166.95
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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 50 processors on this page−4 cores: 37 of the 41 here have more cores
−8 threads: 28 of the 34 here have more threads
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LGA1151, 91W
+Quad-core, quad-thread design at 3.8GHz
+Rated at 91W thermal design power
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
−91W thermal design power needs adequate case cooling
$189.00
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Pros+Quad-core, quad-thread design at 3.8GHz
+Rated at 91W thermal design power
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
+6M cache for faster access to frequently used data
Cons−91W thermal design power needs adequate case cooling
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4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W
+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
$241.47
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Pros+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
Compared with the 50 processors on this page−4 cores: 37 of the 41 here have more cores
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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
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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
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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 50 processors on this page−6 threads: 32 of the 34 here have more threads
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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
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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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IntelSpec score 8.7
10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5
+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
$188.54
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Spec score8.7
Pros+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
Compared with the 50 processors on this page+16 threads: only 4 of 34 here have more threads
+10 cores: only 7 of 41 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 8.2
6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
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AMDSpec score 8.2
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
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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
$239.99
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IntelSpec score 8.2
6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$245.83
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AMD
8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7
+Eight cores for demanding multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
+Base clock of 3.40 GHz for steady performance
$179.54
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Pros+Eight cores for demanding multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
+Base clock of 3.40 GHz for steady performance
Compared with the 50 processors on this page+8 cores: 21 of the 41 here have fewer cores
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Intel
6 Cores, Intel, Core i7
+Six cores for heavier multitasking workloads
+Hyper-Threading Technology supports additional simultaneous threads
+15MB cache for faster access to frequently used data
$169.99
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Pros+Six cores for heavier multitasking workloads
+Hyper-Threading Technology supports additional simultaneous threads
+15MB cache for faster access to frequently used data
+Core i7 family from Intel
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LGA1155
+Quad-core design with 3.4GHz base clock speed
+Fits LGA1155 socket motherboards
$206.33
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LGA1155
+3rd Gen design built on 22nm process
+Fits LGA1155 socket motherboards
−Name lists several models, so exact model is unclear
$181.69
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LGA2011
+Fits LGA2011 socket motherboards
−Name lists several models, so exact model is unclear
$188.55
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Intel
Intel
+Made by Intel, a major processor maker
$163.82
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AMDSpec score 8.6
8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper
+16 threads: only 4 of 34 here have more threads
+8 cores: 21 of the 41 here have fewer cores
$230.00
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Intel
14 Cores, 125W, Intel, Core i5
+14 cores: the most cores of the 41 here
$249.99
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