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Core i9 Processors

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35 Core i9 processors. Most cost $379 to $898, and half cost less than $493.

IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$599.99-15%Was: $707.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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 16:09 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 16:08 PST - Details
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
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00-5%Was: $397.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 32 threads for heavy multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
$591.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores made of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores
+32 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Includes integrated graphics for display output without a graphics card
$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores: the most cores of the 31 here
+32 threads: only 2 of 24 here have more threads
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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 16:09 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 16:09 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
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
$551.23
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms
−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$487.74
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9

+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$378.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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 16:09 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 16:09 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 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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
$473.26
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, 125W, Intel, Core i9

+Boxed retail packaging
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
+LGA1700 socket for current Intel platforms
−Base clock of 3.40 GHz is listed without a boost range
$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1151, 127W, Intel

+8 cores for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+All-core turbo up to 5.0 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$1,956.52
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.4

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
No price recorded yet.
IntelSpec score 9.2

18 Cores, 165W, Intel, Core i9

+18 cores and 36 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Overclocking speed listed at 4.60 GHz
+24.75 MB cache
−165 W TDP requires substantial cooling
−14 nm process is older than current Intel desktop chips
No price recorded yet.
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
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
No price recorded yet.
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
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
24IntelCore i99.4$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$304.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA115195WIntelCore i98.0$409.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
24IntelCore i99.4$591.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
24IntelCore i99.4$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
24IntelCore i99.4No current price
24IntelCore i99.4$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
24IntelCore i99.4No current price
24IntelCore i99.4$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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