Intel
10 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core Ultra 5
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$163.31-5%Was: $171.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+10 cores: only 3 of 25 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 7.9
8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+8 cores and 8 threads
+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Lower 65 W thermal design power
−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
$388.88
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+8 cores and 8 threads
+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Lower 65 W thermal design power
+Uses LGA1151 socket
Cons−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+8 cores: 13 of the 25 here have fewer cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 18 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
No current price. Check it at the store.
Product details
Pros+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel
+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
$391.94
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1700 socket for modern Intel motherboards
+Supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.1
6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$194.35-14%Was: $224.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
Cons−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMD
6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$104.99-12%Was: $118.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 7.9
8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
$219.99-11%Was: $247.30
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Socket LGA1151 for 300 Series boards
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+8 cores: 13 of the 25 here have fewer cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 18 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.4
8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
$398.48
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
Cons−No integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+16 threads: only 2 of 18 here have more threads
+8 cores: 13 of the 25 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 7.7
4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$157.27
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
Compared with the 27 processors on this page−4 cores: 21 of the 25 here have more cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 18 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Yrwygcgwy
4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W
+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
$241.47
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
Cons−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
Compared with the 27 processors on this page−4 cores: 21 of the 25 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Yrwygcgwy
LGA1151, 65W
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+3.7GHz base clock speed
+Low 65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
−Requires an LGA1151 motherboard
$408.42
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
IntelSpec score 7.7
4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$120.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
Cons−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
Compared with the 27 processors on this page−4 cores: 21 of the 25 here have more cores
−8 threads: 12 of the 18 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
65W, Intel, Core i5, No
+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.17
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.8
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.
Product details
Spec score8.8
Pros+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Includes integrated graphics
Cons−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
−Requires LGA1200 socket boards
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+20 threads: the most threads of the 18 here
+10 cores: only 3 of 25 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.8
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.
Product details
Spec score8.8
Pros+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
Cons−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+20 threads: the most threads of the 18 here
+10 cores: only 3 of 25 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 8.1
6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
No current price. Check it at the store.
Product details
Spec score8.1
Pros+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.4
8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
$322.02
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+16 threads: only 2 of 18 here have more threads
+8 cores: 13 of the 25 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 8.1
6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
IntelSpec score 8.1
6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
IntelSpec score 7.7
6 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
$129.57
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
+Core i5 family for general desktop use
Compared with the 27 processors on this page−6 threads: 16 of the 18 here have more threads
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 7.5
4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel
+Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
$200.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1151 socket on the 300 Series platform
Compared with the 27 processors on this page−4 threads: 17 of the 18 here have more threads
−4 cores: 21 of the 25 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
24 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core i9
+24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
$600.57
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+24 cores, with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
+Low 65 W TDP for a high-core-count chip
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+24 cores: the most cores of the 25 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AMDSpec score 8.4
8 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for moderate power draw
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.4
Pros+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for moderate power draw
+Uses the AM4 socket platform
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+16 threads: only 2 of 18 here have more threads
+8 cores: 13 of the 25 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.4
8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
+Built-in graphics included
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+16 threads: only 2 of 18 here have more threads
+8 cores: 13 of the 25 here have fewer cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IntelSpec score 8.1
6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
No price recorded yet.
Product details
About this product
Intel
14 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core i5
+14 cores split into 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Pros+14 cores split into 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+Core i5 family for mainstream desktop use
Compared with the 27 processors on this page+14 cores: only 2 of 25 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Intel
20 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core Ultra 7
+20 cores: only 1 of 25 here have more cores
$385.58
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
