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Core i3 Processors

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7 Core i3 processors. Most cost $104 to $200, and half cost less than $139.

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BrandIntel7
Cores47
Threads8541
SocketLGA12002LGA11511LGA17001
MakerIntel7
Processor lineCore i37
PriceUnder $1503Under $2005Under $2503Under $3001$100 & above6$150 & above3$200 & above1
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Intel

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores for everyday multitasking
+12th Gen Core i3 family
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
$163.16
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$157.27
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, No

+Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i3

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+8 threads from 4 cores
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.9

4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
$200.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$120.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
4IntelCore i3Yesn/a$163.16
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4IntelCore i3Yes9.5No current price
4LGA1200IntelCore i39.5$157.27
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4IntelCore i3No9.5$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4LGA1700IntelCore i3No9.5$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4LGA1151IntelCore i38.9$200.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i39.5$120.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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