AMDSpec score 8.6
12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$331.00-34%List: $499.00
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Spec score8.6
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+24 threads: 13 of the 21 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 13 of the 26 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7, Yes
+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
$372.00-17%List: $449.00
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Spec score8.1
Pros+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 21 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 8.6
12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$314.98-12%List: $359.00
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Spec score8.6
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+24 threads: 13 of the 21 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 13 of the 26 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 9.1
16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
$315.00-10%List: $349.00
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Spec score9.1
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+32 threads: the most threads of the 21 here
+16 cores: 17 of the 26 here have fewer cores
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Intel
16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99-9%Was: $333.99
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Pros+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+16 cores: 17 of the 26 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec score 8.8
20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes
+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.00-9%Was: $371.59
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Spec score8.8
Pros+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+20 cores: only 1 of 26 here have more cores
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Intel
16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00-5%Was: $397.00
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Pros+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+16 cores: 17 of the 26 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7
+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$369.75
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Spec score8.1
Pros+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 21 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.7
8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+8 cores and 8 threads
+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Lower 65 W thermal design power
−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
$388.88
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Spec score7.7
Pros+8 cores and 8 threads
+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Lower 65 W thermal design power
+Uses LGA1151 socket
Cons−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−8 threads: 20 of the 21 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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Intel
24 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$311.29
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Pros+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 26 here
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Intel
6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
$391.94
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1700 socket for modern Intel motherboards
+Supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−6 cores: 24 of the 26 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 9.1
20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+20 cores: only 1 of 26 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 21 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.1
20 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i7
+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Uses LGA1700 socket
$387.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Uses LGA1700 socket
+14th generation Intel Core architecture
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+20 cores: only 1 of 26 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 21 here have more threads
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AMD
8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD
+8 cores for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Uses AM5 socket
$319.94
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Intel
LGA1151, Intel, Core i5
+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
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IntelSpec score 9.1
20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+20 cores: only 1 of 26 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 21 here have more threads
$376.85
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IntelSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$340.11-8%Was: $369.99
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Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
Cons−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 21 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 9.1
20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, No
+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$335.88
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Spec score9.1
Pros+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Intel Core i7 family for high-end desktops
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+20 cores: only 1 of 26 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 21 here have more threads
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AMDSpec score 8.6
12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$346.70-9%Was: $380.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 9 family
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+24 threads: 13 of the 21 here have fewer threads
+12 cores: 13 of the 26 here have fewer cores
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.3
10 Cores, LGA2066, 140W
+Ten cores and twenty threads for heavy workloads
+3.3GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
−140W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
$365.26
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Spec score8.3
Pros+Ten cores and twenty threads for heavy workloads
+3.3GHz base clock speed
+Uses the LGA2066 socket
Cons−140W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires an X299 motherboard
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−10 cores: 13 of the 26 here have more cores
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Intel
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$379.99
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Pros+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+LGA1200 socket for Intel 400 and 500 series motherboards
+Core i7 family for high-performance desktop use
Cons−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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Intel
LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$378.02
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Intel
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.5
14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes
+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
$339.00
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Spec score8.5
Pros+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included
+24M cache for faster data access
Compared with the 34 processors on this page+14 cores: 16 of the 26 here have fewer cores
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AMDSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
$317.00
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Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight cores and sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 21 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
$379.99
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Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Built-in graphics included
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 21 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
$322.02
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Spec score8.1
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 21 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 26 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 7.8
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
$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
Compared with the 34 processors on this page−6 cores: 24 of the 26 here have more cores
−12 threads: 19 of the 21 here have more threads
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