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Core i7 Processors

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6 Core i7 processors. Most cost $290 to $479, and half cost less than $371.

Intel

12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.71-8%Was: $314.31
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.1

16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores: the most cores of the 16 here
+28 threads: the most threads of the 14 here
$376.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.9

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Includes integrated graphics
−Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
−Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
$229.00-12%Was: $259.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i7

+Integrated graphics included
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$438.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$289.71
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20IntelCore i79.5$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
16IntelCore i79.1$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20IntelCore i79.5$376.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA115195WIntelCore i77.9$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$438.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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