16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel
Processors under $400
22 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $311 to $388, and half cost less than $345.
+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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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
$304.99as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+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 22 processors on this page+16 cores: 16 of the 25 here have fewer cores
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Spec 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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Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHz
$338.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 22 processors on this page+20 cores: only 1 of 25 here have more cores
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Spec 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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Intel Core i7-9700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.7 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700)
$388.88as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 22 processors on this page−8 threads: 19 of the 20 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 25 here have more cores
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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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Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 270K Plus, 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz$311.29as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+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 22 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 25 here
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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
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Intel® Core™ i5-12500 12th Generation Desktop Processor (Base Clock: 3.0GHz, 6 Cores, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 and DDR5 up to
$391.94as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+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 22 processors on this page−6 cores: 23 of the 25 here have more cores
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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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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked
$379.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+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 22 processors on this page+16 cores: 16 of the 25 here have fewer cores
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Spec 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
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Intel Core i7-14700 Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.4 GHz
$364.34as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.1
Pros
+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 22 processors on this page+20 cores: only 1 of 25 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 20 here have more threads
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Spec 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
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Intel CORE I7-14700 Processor (TURBE UP to 5.4GHZ) 33MB LGA1700 14° Generation BX8071514700
$387.83as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 22 processors on this page+20 cores: only 1 of 25 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 20 here have more threads
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LGA1151, Intel, Core i5
+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
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Intel Processor 9400 CORE I5 (1151) 2.90 GHZ Box - BX80684I59400-9th GER
$326.09as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
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Spec score 9.1
20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+20 cores: only 1 of 25 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 20 here have more threads
$376.85
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Intel Core i7-14700K new gaming desktop processor, 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with integrated graphics - unlocked
$376.85as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.1
Compared with the 22 processors on this pagePros
+20 cores: only 1 of 25 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 20 here have more threads
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Spec 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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Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W$340.11as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 22 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 25 here have more cores
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Spec 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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Intel Core i7-14700KF new gaming desktop processor, 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) - unlocked
$335.88as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 22 processors on this page+20 cores: only 1 of 25 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 20 here have more threads
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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 Core i9-10850K Processor, 20MB Cache, 3.6GHz (5.2GHz Turbo Max), LGA1200 - BX8070110850K
$378.02as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
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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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Intel® Core™ i7-11700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$379.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+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 22 processors on this page−8 cores: 14 of the 25 here have more cores
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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
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Intel® Core™ i9-11900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series
$399.00as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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+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 22 processors on this page−8 cores: 14 of the 25 here have more cores
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Spec 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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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz
$339.00as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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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 22 processors on this page+14 cores: 15 of the 25 here have fewer cores
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Spec 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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Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, BX8070110700
$379.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 22 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 25 here have more cores
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Spec 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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Intel Core i9-9900 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W
$322.02as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 22 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
−8 cores: 14 of the 25 here have more cores
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Spec 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
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Intel® Core™ i5-10600 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W
$340.60as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec 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 22 processors on this page−6 cores: 23 of the 25 here have more cores
−12 threads: 18 of the 20 here have more threads
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LGA1151, Intel, Yes
+Integrated graphics included
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor
$300.30
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Intel BX80677I57600K 7th Gen Core Desktop Processors
$300.30as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+Integrated graphics included
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor
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LGA1200, Intel, Core i7
+Sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+16MB cache for faster data access
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
$349.99
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Intel CORE I7-10700 Processor 2.9GHZ Cache 16MB 8 NUCLEOS 16 Threads 10th Generation LGA 1200 BX8070110700$349.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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+Sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+16MB cache for faster data access
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
Compared with the 22 processors on this page−16 threads: 12 of the 20 here have more threads
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LGA1151, Intel, Core i7
+Core i7 family processor for demanding workloads
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
$326.09
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Pros
+Core i7 family processor for demanding workloads
+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards
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| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i9 | n/a | $304.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | |
| 20 | Intel | Core Ultra 7 | 8.8 | $338.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 8 | LGA1151 | Intel | Core i7 | 7.7 | $388.88 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 24 | LGA1851 | Intel | Core Ultra 7 | n/a | $311.29 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | |
| 6 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i5 | n/a | $391.94 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| 16 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i9 | n/a | $379.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | |
| 20 | Intel | Core i7 | 9.1 | $364.34 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | ||
| 20 | LGA1700 | Intel | Core i7 | 9.1 | $387.83 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details | |
| LGA1151 | Intel | Core i5 | n/a | $326.09 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details | ||
| 20 | Intel | Core i7 | 9.1 | $376.85 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details |
















