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125W TDP Processors

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15 125W TDP processors. Most cost $265 to $499, and half cost less than $379.

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
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
Intel

18 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel

+18 cores with 6 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.3 GHz
+Uses the newer LGA1851 socket
−125 W TDP requires capable cooling
No current price. Check it at the store.
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
Intel

12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$264.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.4

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$340.11-8%Was: $369.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.8

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
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
Intel

14 Cores, 125W, Intel, Core i5

+14 cores: only 4 of 20 here have more cores
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.8

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
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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
IntelSpec score 8.8

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
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Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$304.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$289.71
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
18LGA1851125WIntelCore Ultra 5n/aNo current price
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$264.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i78.4$340.11
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.8$551.23
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$378.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14125WIntelCore i5n/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.8$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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