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125W TDP Processors

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6 125W TDP processors. Most cost $265 to $439, and half cost less than $342.

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

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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 8.8

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

+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
+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

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$304.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10LGA1700125WIntelCore i5n/a$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$264.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.8$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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