10 Best I5 Processor of December 2025
List of Top Rated I5 Processor from thousands of customer reviews & feedback.
Updated On Dec 2025
1,822 Reviews Studied
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Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W Read Review
- 6 Cores / 6 Threads
- 3.70 GHz up to 4.60 GHz / 9 MB Cache
- Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
- Intel Optane Memory Supported
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX Read Review
- System ram type: DDR4_sdram
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Intel NUC 10 Performance Kit – Intel Core i5 Processor (Tall Chassis) Read Review
- Target Usage Home Office Home Theater PC Casual Gaming
- 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10210U (NUC10i5FNH1) with Intel UHD Graphics 300 MHz – 1 1 GHz
- Supports Microsoft Windows* 10 logo’d compatible with various Linux distros
- Supports up to 3 displays HDMI 2 0a USB-C (DP1 2) 6 USB Ports
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler Read Review
- The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment
- Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games
- 8 cores and 16 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Prism cooler with color controlled LED support
- 4 4 GHz max boost unlocked for overclocking 36 MB of game cache DDR4 3200 MHz system memory specification
- For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler Read Review
- The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment
- Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games
- 6 cores and 12 processing threads bundled with the quiet AMD wraith stealth cooler max temps 95°C
- 4 2 GHz max boost unlocked for overclocking 35 MB of game cache DDR4 3200 support
- For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards
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Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX807... Read Review
- 6 Cores / 12 Threads
- Socket type LGA 1200
- Up to 4. 3 GHz
- Compatible with Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards
- Intel Optane Memory support
- Cooler included
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Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W Read Review
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
- 6 Cores / 12 Threads
- 2.80 GHz up to 4.00 GHz Max Turbo Frequency / 9 MB Cache
- Intel Optane Memory Supported
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Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics Read Review
- 6 Cores/ 6 Threads
- 2.90 GHz up to 4.10 GHz Max Turbo Frequency/ 9 MB cache, Bus Speed: 8 GT/s DMI3
- Intel Optane Memory supported
- Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets: Intel B360 Chipset, Intel H370 Chipset, Intel H310 Chipset, Intel Q370 Chipset, Intel Z390 Chipset, Intel Z370 Chipset
- Discrete GPU required No integrated graphics. Max Memory bandwidth - 41.6 GB/s. Max Memory Channels - 2
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Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.1 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400 Read Review
- 6 Cores/ 6 Threads
- 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Max Turbo Frequency/ 9 MB cache
- Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series chipsets
- Intel Optane Memory supported
- Processor Graphics - Intel UHD Graphics 630
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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W Read Review
- 6 Cores / 12 Threads
- Socket Type LGA 1200
- Up to 4. 8 GHz Unlocked
- Compatible with Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards
- Intel Optane Memory Support