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Intel processors are versatile, from chips for everyday work to powerful ones for gaming. Find one for every single need, whether you're after a smooth, budget-friendly machine or a solid foundation for a top-tier build.
Here’s a little breakdown:
Intel Core i5 models tend to offer a great balance of speed and value for money. With higher clock speeds and a moderate power draw, they stay cool and won’t have your energy bill going through the roof. Perfect for your household budget and our often-compact spaces.
If you're into gaming, editing videos, or running a load of programmes at once, you’ll want to look at the Intel Core i7 CPUs. More cores and boost speeds mean you get faster render times and smoother gameplay, especially if you're building with DDR5 RAM or a decent mid-tier graphics card.
When nothing but pure performance will do, the Intel Core i9 is the one to get. Enjoy heavy-duty video editing, livestreaming, or advanced rendering with ease. It’s built for people who push their PCs to the absolute limit, and it handles it all without breaking a sweat.
The latest Intel CPUs support all the modern tech you'd expect: PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory and smarter power tuning. That means your new PC will not only run brilliantly today but will also be ready for tomorrow’s software and games.
Not sure if the i7 is worth the extra cash, or if the i5 has enough grunt for your games? Our team can walk you through the options. Let us help you find the chip that's the perfect match for your needs, your motherboard, and your budget.
| Tier | CPU Models (Gen) | Socket | Cores (P+E) | Threads | Clock Speed (Base / Turbo) |
Cache | Notes / Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | Pentium G7400 (Alder) | 1700 | 2 | 4 | 3.7GHz | 6MB | Basic web, office, school |
| i3-12100 / 12100F (Alder) i3-13100 (Raptor) | 1700 | 4 | 8 | 3.3–3.4GHz / 4.3–4.5GHz | 12MB | Budget builds, home PC, casual use | |
| Mid-Range | i5-12400 / 12500 / 13400 / 13400F (Alder/Raptor) | 1700 | 6P / 4E | 16 | 2.5–3.0GHz / up to 4.6GHz | 18–20MB | Good for gaming, work, light editing |
| i5-14400 / 14400F (Raptor) | 1700 | 6P / 4E | 16 | 2.5GHz / 4.7GHz | 20MB | Updated Raptor Lake with slight speed bump | |
| Upper Mid-Range | i5-14600K / 14600KF (Raptor) | 1700 | 6P / 8E | 20 | 3.5GHz / 5.3GHz | 24MB | High-refresh gaming, multitasking |
| i5-12600KF (Alder) | 1700 | 6P / 4E | 16 | 3.7GHz / 4.9GHz | 20MB | Slightly older but still very capable | |
| High-End | i7-12700 / 12700K (Alder) / i7-13700 (Raptor) | 1700 | 8P / 4–8E | 20–24 | 2.1–3.6GHz / up to 5.2GHz | 25–30MB | Power users, streaming, editing |
| i7-14700K / 14700KF (Raptor Refresh) | 1700 | 8P / 12E | 28 | 2.5–3.4GHz / up to 5.6GHz | 33MB | More E-cores, better multitasking | |
| Ultra 5 245KF (Arrow Lake) | 1851 | 6P / 8E | 14 | 4.2GHz / 5.2GHz | 24MB | New platform; strong multitasking | |
| Ultra 7 265K (Arrow Lake) | 1851 | 8P / 12E | 20 | 3.9GHz / 5.50 GHz | 30MB | Newest gen; ideal for creative workloads | |
| Enthusiast / Pro | i9-12900KF (Alder) / i9-13900 (Raptor) / i9-14900K / KF (Raptor Refresh) | 1700 | 8P / 8–16E | 24–32 | 2.4–3.2GHz / up to 5.7GHz | 30–36MB | Best for creators, 4K editing, streaming |
| Ultra 9 285K (Arrow Lake) | 1851 | 8P / 16E | 24 | 3.7GHz / 5.7GHz | 36MB | Latest socket & features; top-tier power |
