Intel Processors

Latest and Best Intel Processors

Here at ebuyer, we stock the best Intel processors for all needs and budgets. As for what's the straight-up best Intel processor, it'll be a latest-gen Intel Core i9, like the Intel Core i9 14900KS. Intel's latest processor is hard to beat where raw CPU performance is concerned. Boasting a whopping 24 cores (8 "P" cores and 16 "E" cores) and boosting up to an eye-wateringly fast 6.2GHz, this latest Intel processor is ideal for maxed-out gaming and professional content creation. If you're after something a bit more affordable for mid to high-end gaming, an Intel Core i7 is a great shout, and an Intel Core i5 is a fantastic all-rounder for everyday computing. Whichever you choose, shop the latest Intel processors today at ebuyer and save big.

How Do I Choose an Intel Core processor?

Much in the same way AMD has AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7, and 9 processors, the mainstream Intel Core range is made up of Intel Core i3, i5, i7, and i9 processors. And, as is the case with most computer hardware, the higher the number, the better the CPU. Not only is this expressed as more cores and threads, but also greater cache sizes and higher boost frequencies.

In short, an entry-level PC would be well served by an Intel Core i5, which is more than capable of handling day-to-day tasks like web browsing and video streaming. If you're building a gaming PC, however, you'll want to step up to at least an Intel Core i5. Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i9 processors sit at the top of the product stack, and they're ideal for top-of-the-line gaming experiences, live-streaming, and content creation. Check out our blog linked below for more information on the Intel Core CPU range.

What's the Best Intel Processor for Gaming?

While an Intel Core i9 processor is undoubtedly the fastest of Intel's line-up where raw multi-threaded performance is concerned, an Intel Core i7 processor delivers similar levels of gaming performance at a lower cost. That's because, crucially, modern i7 and i9 chips both feature 8 'performance-cores' - which matter most for gaming. Intel Core i9 processors feature additional 'efficient-cores', but games hardly utilise these. Look at a CPU-related gaming benchmark and a Core i7 CPU won't be too far behind a Core i9 CPU. In most cases, it's only a single-digit percent slower.

Rather, an Intel Core i9 processor - with all its 'efficient-cores' and threads - is better tailored for heavily multi-threaded creative and professional workloads. Of course, you'd want to pair an ultra-high-end GPU with an Intel Core i9 CPU to guarantee the absolute best possible performance. Otherwise, an Intel Core i7 processor is more than enough for most peoples' gaming needs. And for those who're on more of a budget, an Intel Core i5 processor is often considered to the price-to-performance sweet spot of Intel's range.

What Do the Letters of Intel Core Processors Mean?

While browsing our range, you may come across multiple models of the same Intel Core processor. For example, there's the base model of the Intel Core i9 13900, but also the 13900F, 13900K, and 13900KF. The letter affixed to the end of an Intel Core CPU's model number tells you something important about it - let's explain.

'F' Intel Core Processors with Integrated Graphics

A 'F' Intel Core processor lacks integrated graphics (iGPU), meaning it can't output to a display via your motherboard's I/O. This is fine if you've got a dedicated graphics card from either Intel themselves, NVIDIA, or AMD, which can be used for display output instead. But what if your card stops working, or you decide to trade it in ahead of the launch of a new card? It's always handy to have a CPU with an iGPU as it lets you continue using your PC without a dGPU.

That said, without the hardware of an iGPU, 'F' Intel Core processors come in slightly cheaper than their 'non-F' counterparts. So, as long as you've got a dGPU to hand, you can save a bit of money by buying a 'F' Intel Core CPU.

Unlocked, Overclockable 'K' Intel Core Processors

A 'K' Intel Core processor, on the other hand, means it's unlocked for overclocking. Put simply, overclocking is the process of pushing a component's frequencies and, in turn, performance higher than stock. This is achieved by manually adjusting all manner of values, parameters, and sliders in your motherboard's BIOS. Alternatively, there's Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU), a more intuitive, program-based approach to overclocking.

Overclocking isn't for the faint of heart, it's more for the enthusiast who's willing to put in the time to squeeze the most performance out of their hardware as possible. But even if you aren't interested in overclocking, these 'K' chips boast higher out-of-the-box boost frequencies, too. The Intel Core i9 13900, for example, boosts up to 5.6GHz, whereas the 13900K boosts up to 5.8GHz - no manual tuning required.

So, if you put two and two together, a 'KF' Intel Core CPU lacks integrated graphics but supports overclocking. Do note that you need an unlocked 'Z'-series motherboard to overclock an unlocked 'K' Intel Core processor.

Intel Core Processors with Stock Coolers

Also, it's worth mentioning that if there's a 'K' affixed to an Intel Core processor's model number, it won't come with a CPU air cooler in its box. The Intel Core i7 13700F does include a cooler, but the Intel Core 13700K does not, for example. When an Intel processor's pumping out hundreds of watts' worth of heat, as is often the case with high-frequency 'K' models, a bundled-in thermal solution wouldn't be able keep it cool anyway. Keep this in mind if you're thinking of buying one of these Intel Core processors, as you'll also have to buy an aftermarket CPU air cooler for it, or even an all-in-one water cooler.

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