The best Intel processors for 2024

Intel Core i5-13600K The best Intel processor Jump to details <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«compact-placement» data-pid=«3KP5RbZE6p» data-limit=«2» data-placement=«BOP22» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant"> Intel Core i5-12400F The best budget Intel processor Jump to details <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«compact-placement» data-pid=«lqZut7QXKy» data-limit=«1» data-placement=«BOP23» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant"> Intel Core i9-14900K The fastest Intel processor Jump to details <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«compact-placement» data-pid=«b9CMPyNOz3» data-limit=«1» data-placement=«BOP24» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant"> Intel Core i9-13900K The best high-end Intel processor Jump to details <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«compact-placement» data-pid=«pXopmDgaqN» data-limit=«3» data-placement=«BOP25» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant"> Intel Core i5-12600K The best Intel processor for gamers Jump to details <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«compact-placement» data-pid=«fpbV5ruKHf» data-limit=«3» data-placement=«BOP26» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant"> Intel Core i3-12100F The best Intel processor under $100 Jump to details <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«compact-placement» data-pid=«azExWbSlws» data-limit=«2» data-placement=«BOP27» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant"> Intel Core i5 11600K Best LGA 1200 Intel CPU Jump to details <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«compact-placement» data-pid=«ZiHzlIWqgC» data-limit=«2» data-placement=«BOP28» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant">

Even while facing downAMD's Ryzen 7000 processors, Intel offers stiff competition in productivity and gaming — it just needs a bit more power to do it. The best Intel processor you can buy right now is the Core i5-13600K, but there are newer, faster options available if you're willing to pay for them.

From high-end gaming CPUs to some older 12th-generation CPUs that are under $100, Intel has a compelling option at just about every price point. The AMD versus Intel