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Core i9 Processors

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8 Core i9 processors. Most cost $383 to $550, and half cost less than $439.

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
$550.81
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 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
$382.59
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
+Integrated graphics included
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 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
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
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
−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

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, 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
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.2$550.81
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$382.59
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
10LGA120065WIntelCore i98.2No current price
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.2$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.2No current price
10LGA120065WIntelCore i98.2No current price

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