Best i5 Processors Updated May 2025
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Best i5 Processors
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series ...
Performance
Functionality
Value for money
Temperature control
Stability
Ease of installation
Picked by 242 people this month!
Picked by 242 people this month!
Picked by 242 people this month!
Best i5 Processor

9.9

1
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series ...
Performance
Functionality
Value for money
Temperature control
Stability
Ease of installation
Picked by 242 people this month!

9.7

2

9.7

Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz
Gaming performance
Value for money
Speed
Cooling
Functionality
Stability

9.7

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Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz
Gaming performance
Value for money
Speed
Cooling
Functionality
Stability
Premium Pick

9.4

3

9.4

Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked
Speed
Functionality
Gaming performance
Ease of installation
Save 8%
Save 8%
Premium Pick

9.4

3
Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked
Speed
Functionality
Gaming performance
Ease of installation
Save 8%

9.3

4

9.3

Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Power
Value for money
Speed
Functionality
Gaming capability
Stability
Save 7%
Save 7%

9.3

4
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Power
Value for money
Speed
Functionality
Gaming capability
Stability
Save 7%

9.1

5

9.1

Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz (4.6 Turbo) 10 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Raptor Lake)
Value for money
Speed

9.1

5
Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz (4.6 Turbo) 10 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Raptor Lake)
Value for money
Speed

9.0

6

9.0

Intel Core i5-14400 Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz, BX8071514400

9.0

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Intel Core i5-14400 Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz, BX8071514400

8.8

7

8.8

Intel i5-13400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) 20MB Cache, up to 4.6 GHz
Performance
Value for money
Runs cool
Reliability
Power efficiency
Ease of installation

8.8

7
Intel i5-13400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) 20MB Cache, up to 4.6 GHz
Performance
Value for money
Runs cool
Reliability
Power efficiency
Ease of installation

8.7

8

8.7

Intel Core i5-13600KF Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked
Performance
Value for money
Save 5%
Save 5%

8.7

8
Intel Core i5-13600KF Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked
Performance
Value for money
Save 5%
Best Value
Popular

8.3

9

8.3

Intel SR3XE i5-8500 6C 3.0Ghz 9MB 8GTs Processor (Renewed)
Functionality
Graphics quality
Best Value
Popular

8.3

9
Intel SR3XE i5-8500 6C 3.0Ghz 9MB 8GTs Processor (Renewed)
Functionality
Graphics quality

7.9

10

7.9

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz
Performance
Value for money
Build quality
Speed
Gaming capability
Ease of installation

7.9

10
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz
Performance
Value for money
Build quality
Speed
Gaming capability
Ease of installation

Our Top Choice

Best i5 Processor

9.9

1

9.9

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series ...
Performance
Functionality
Value for money
Temperature control
Stability
Ease of installation
Picked by 242 people this month!
Picked by 242 people this month!
Picked by 242 people this month!
Best i5 Processor

9.9

1
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series ...
Performance
Functionality
Value for money
Temperature control
Stability
Ease of installation
Picked by 242 people this month!
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