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
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 6 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 6 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more 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
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 6 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
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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
$443.43
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 6 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
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 6 processors on this page−8 cores: 7 of the 14 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
