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Core i5 Processors

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36 Core i5 processors. Most cost $161 to $275, and half cost less than $221.

IntelSpec score 8.9

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$161.08-10%Was: $178.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$133.00-6%Was: $141.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.9

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
$197.33-5%Was: $208.39
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.06
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.02
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel

+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
Intel

6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel

+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
$391.94
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Core i5

+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$194.35-14%Was: $224.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.9

10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$234.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5

+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
$149.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.9

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$234.29
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.9

6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+6 cores for everyday desktop computing
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$241.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, No

+LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$161.10
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Core i5, No

+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$194.03
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

65W, Intel, Core i5, No

+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.17
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+20 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
$339.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.9

10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
$188.25
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$246.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
10IntelCore i5No8.9$161.08
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
6IntelCore i5Yes8.3$133.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
10IntelCore i5Yes8.9$197.33
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
14IntelCore i5No9.5$232.06
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i5Yesn/a$275.02
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i5Non/a$209.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
6LGA1700IntelCore i5Non/aNo current price
6LGA1700IntelCore i5n/a$391.94
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
14IntelCore i59.5$247.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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