AMDSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 7
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket supports the newer platform
$444.00-7%List: $479.00
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Spec score8.1
Pros+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket supports the newer platform
Compared with the 20 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$409.00
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Spec score8.1
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
Compared with the 20 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.8
16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes
+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
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Spec score8.8
Pros+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 20 processors on this page+16 cores: only 2 of 14 here have more cores
+24 threads: 9 of the 13 here have fewer threads
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AMD
AMD, Ryzen 7
+Includes AMD 3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
+Designed as a desktop processor
$484.00
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores: the most cores of the 14 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 13 here
$449.00
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
$499.99
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Spec score9.5
Pros+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
Compared with the 20 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 14 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 13 here
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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
$404.95
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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 20 processors on this page+32 threads: the most threads of the 13 here
+16 cores: only 2 of 14 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.3
10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.00
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Spec score8.3
Pros+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 20 processors on this page+20 threads: 7 of the 13 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 7 of the 14 here have fewer cores
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IntelSpec score 8.3
10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$488.38
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Spec score8.3
Pros+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks
Cons−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 20 processors on this page+20 threads: 7 of the 13 here have fewer threads
+10 cores: 7 of the 14 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
$469.99
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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 20 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
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Yrwygcgwy
LGA1151, 65W
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+3.7GHz base clock speed
+Low 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
−Requires an LGA1151 motherboard
$408.42
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Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+3.7GHz base clock speed
+Low 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
Cons−Requires an LGA1151 motherboard
Compared with the 20 processors on this page−12 threads: 12 of the 13 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
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Spec score8.1
Pros+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
Cons−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
Compared with the 20 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
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IntelSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel
+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
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Spec score8.1
Pros+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
Cons−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
Compared with the 20 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
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Intel
LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i7
+Integrated graphics included
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$438.97
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Intel
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.99
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Pros+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Cons−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
Compared with the 20 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
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Intel
10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel
+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$473.90
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Pros+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Socket LGA2066 for X299 Series boards
Cons−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
Compared with the 20 processors on this page+10 cores: 7 of the 14 here have fewer cores
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Intel
8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
$499.00
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Pros+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Cons−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
Compared with the 20 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
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Intel
LGA1700, 125W, Intel, Core i9
+Boxed retail packaging
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
+LGA1700 socket for current Intel platforms
−Base clock of 3.40 GHz is listed without a boost range
$469.99
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Intel
LGA1200, 95W, Intel, Core i7
+16MB cache for faster data access
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
$443.72
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AMD
AMD, Ryzen 7
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
$445.00
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