Best Single Core Cpus in 2026

Intel Core i7 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost

The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB

25 MB of L3 cache to boost the instruction processing and system performance

4 Cores / 8 Threads

Socket Type LGA 1200

Up to 4.3 GHz

The world's best gaming desktop processor, with 12 cores and 24 processing threads

Can deliver elite 100-plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games

Cooler not included, high-performance cooler recommended. Max Temperature- 90°C

Play some of the most popular games at 1080p with the fastest processor graphics in the world, no graphics card required

8 Cores and 16 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler

4.6 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 20 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support

6 Cores / 12 Threads

Socket type LGA 1200

Up to 4. 3 GHz

Can deliver ultra-fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required

8 Cores and 16 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 3" architecture

4.6 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 36 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support

Intel Core i7 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost

The Socket LGA-1700 socket allows processor to be placed on the PCB without soldering

11 MB L2 and 25 MB L3 cache offers supreme performance for computation intensive apps

Intel® Core® i5 Deca-core (10 Core) 3.70 GHz processor offers hyper-threading architecture that delivers high performance for demanding applications with improved onboard graphics and turbo boost

The Socket LGA-1700 socket allows processor to be placed on the PCB without soldering

16 MB of L3 cache rapidly retrieves the most used data available to improve system performance

The world's fastest gaming desktop processor and first gaming processor with 3D stacking technology

8 Cores and 16 processing threads with AMD 3D V-Cache technology

4.5 GHz Max Boost, 100 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support

10th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor

4 Cores; 8 Threads

4.30 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 3.60 GHz Processor Base Frequency

Intel Core i5-12400F Desktop Processor 6 (6P+0E) Cores Up to 4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 65W Processor Base Power

Intel Core i3-12100F Desktop Processor 4 (4P-0E) Cores Up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 58W Processor Base Power

24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) and 32 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included

Performance hybrid architecture integrates two core microarchitectures, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance

Up to 5.8 GHz unlocked. 36M Cache

2 core / 2 threads

Compatible with Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards

LGA775 socket processor contains four cores running at 2.66 GHz

Processor runs on a 1333 MHz front side bus and has 6 MB of L2 cache

45nm architecture provides better performance and energy efficiency

Unrivaled, discrete-level DirectX 11-capable graphics and powerful AMD processor technology combined on a single chip

Dual graphics capabilities can boost visual performance up to 75%

Unlike the competition, AMD A-Series APUs discrete-level graphics cores stay on when paired with select AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics cards

Unrivaled, discrete-level DirectX 11-capable graphics and powerful AMD processor technology combined on a single chip.

Dual graphics capabilities can boost visual performance up to 75%.

Unlike the competition, AMD A-Series APUs discrete-level graphics cores stay on when paired with select AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics cards.

A much more powerful graphics engine than previous Intel micro architectures.

Fast access by cores and graphics to shared data in the last-level cache.

Manufactured entirely on Intel 32nm process technology, delivering yet another leap in performance.

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Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 Eight-Core Processor 2.6GHz 8.0GT/s 20MB LGA 2011 CPU, Retail

Model: Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650 v2

This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com

Model: Intel Xeon Processor E5-2630 v3

Core Name: Haswell