AMD
12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9
+12 cores for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
$526.00-12%List: $599.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12 cores for multitasking workloads
+X3D model with extra cache for gaming
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 12 processors on this page−12 cores: 8 of the 12 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 8.1
8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Runs at 4.7 GHz on AM5 socket
−Sold without a cooler
$529.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Runs at 4.7 GHz on AM5 socket
+104 MB total cache listed
Cons−Sold without a cooler
Compared with the 12 processors on this page−8 cores: 11 of the 12 here have more cores
−16 threads: 10 of the 11 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 11 here
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IntelSpec score 9.2
24 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 9, Yes
+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
+24 threads for parallel workloads
$509.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz
+24 threads for parallel workloads
+Integrated graphics included
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
−24 threads: 7 of the 11 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$591.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 11 here
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes
+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
$549.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 11 here
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AMDSpec score 9.1
16 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms
$539.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel 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 12 processors on this page+32 threads: the most threads of the 11 here
−16 cores: 6 of the 12 here have more cores
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AMDSpec score 9.1
16 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes
+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
$589.99-16%List: $699.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy parallel workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics for basic display output
+Part of the Ryzen 9 family of high-end processors
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+32 threads: the most threads of the 11 here
−16 cores: 6 of the 12 here have more cores
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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
$599.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
+Unlocked for overclocking
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 11 here
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AMDSpec score 8.6
12 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9
+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
$599.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
Cons−AM4 socket is an older platform
Compared with the 12 processors on this page−12 cores: 8 of the 12 here have more cores
−24 threads: 7 of the 11 here have more threads
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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
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
$558.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 12 processors on this page−10 cores: 10 of the 12 here have more cores
−20 threads: 9 of the 11 here have more threads
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IntelSpec score 9.5
24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No
+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$549.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 12 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 12 here
+32 threads: the most threads of the 11 here
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