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Core i5 Processors

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7 Core i5 processors. Most cost $189 to $340, and half cost less than $197.

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 11/04/2026 16:08 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 11/04/2026 16:08 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 11/04/2026 16:08 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 11/04/2026 16:08 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
No price recorded yet.
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 11/04/2026 16:08 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
$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i5No8.3$194.35
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3No current price
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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