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Core i3 Processors

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3 Core i3 processors. Prices run $85 to $157.

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
Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i3, No

+Core i3 family with 4 cores and 8 threads
+3.6 GHz base clock
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$85.05
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
4LGA1200IntelCore i39.5$157.27
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
LGA1200IntelCore i3Non/a$85.05
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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