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Core i9 Processors

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13 Core i9 processors. Most cost $399 to $599, and half cost less than $487.

Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99-9%Was: $333.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$409.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores: the most cores of the 31 here
+32 threads: only 2 of 24 here have more threads
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.2

18 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+18 cores and 36 threads for heavily multithreaded workloads
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
−165W TDP needs robust cooling
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$898.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Intel

10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$487.05
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

10 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up for fast single-task performance
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$549.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Intel

14 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+14 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
No current price. Check it at the store.
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i9, No

+16 cores and 24 threads for multitasking
+Uses the LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
+Intel Core i9 family for high-end desktops
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$304.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
8LGA115195WIntelCore i98.0$409.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
24IntelCore i99.4No current price
24IntelCore i99.4$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
18LGA2066165WIntelCore i99.2$898.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.2$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
10LGA2066165WIntelCore i9n/a$487.05
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
10LGA120065WIntelCore i98.2No current price
24IntelCore i99.4$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details

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