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    Intel Processors

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    Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    BX80768270K, 24/24 Cores / Threads, Up to Up to 4.7GHz E-Core Clock Speed, Up to 5.5GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 36mb Intel Smart Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £329.99
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    Intel Core i9-14900K (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i9-14900K (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514900K, 24/32 Cores / Threads, 3.20GHz Clock Speed, 6.0GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 68mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £509.99
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    Intel Core i7-14700K (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i7-14700K (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514700K, 20/28 Cores / Threads, 3.40GHz Clock Speed, 5.6GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 61mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £419.99 to £389.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    BX80768285K, 24/24 Cores / Threads, 4.6GHz Clock Speed, 5.7GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 36mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £599.99
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    Intel Core i5-14600K (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i5-14600K (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514600K, 14/20 Cores / Threads, 3.50GHz Clock Speed, 5.3GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 44mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £319.99 to £269.99
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    Intel Core i9-14900KF (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i9-14900KF (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514900KF, 24/32 Cores / Threads, 3.20GHz Clock Speed, 6.0GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 68mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    £458.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    BX80768250KF, 18/18 Cores / Threads, Up to Up to 4.6GHz E-Core Clock Speed, Up to 5.3GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 30mb Intel Smart Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £199.99
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    Intel Core i5-12400 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i5-12400 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071512400, 6/12 Cores / Threads, 2.50GHz Clock Speed, 4.4GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 18mb Cache, 65W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £199.99
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    Intel Core i7-14700KF (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i7-14700KF (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514700KF, 20/28 Cores / Threads, 3.40GHz Clock Speed, 5.6GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 61mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £399.95 to £359.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    BX80768265K, 20/20 Cores / Threads, 4.6GHz Clock Speed, 5.4GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 30mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £359.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    BX80768250K, 18/18 Cores / Threads, Up to Up to 4.6GHz E-Core Clock Speed, Up to 5.3GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 30mb Intel Smart Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £218.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    BX80768265KF, 20/20 Cores / Threads, 4.6GHz Clock Speed, 5.5GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 30mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £319.99 to £289.99
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    Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.70GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.70GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071512600KF, 10/16 Cores / Threads, 3.70GHz Clock Speed, 4.9GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 20mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: NO, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £209.99 to £169.99
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    Intel Core i3-14100F (Raptor Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i3-14100F (Raptor Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514100F, 4/8 Cores / Threads, 3.5GHz Clock Speed, 4.7GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 12mb Cache, 58W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £107.99 to £89.99
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    Intel Core i9-13900K (Raptor Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i9-13900K (Raptor Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071513900K, 24/32 Cores / Threads, 3.00GHz Clock Speed, 5.8GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 68mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £578.99 to £479.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    BX80768245KF, 14/14 Cores / Threads, 4.6GHz Clock Speed, 5.2GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 24mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £239.99 to £179.99
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    Intel Core i5-12400F 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i5-12400F 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071512400F, 6/12 Cores / Threads, 2.50GHz Clock Speed, 4.4GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 18mb Cache, 65W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    £139.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 5 225F (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 5 225F (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    10/10 Cores / Threads, 4.9GHz Clock Speed, 4.9GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 20mb Cache, 121W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    £169.99
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    Intel Core i5-14400F (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i5-14400F (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514400F, 10/16 Cores / Threads, 3.40GHz Clock Speed,4.7 GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 29.5MB Cache, 65W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    £179.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    10/10 Cores / Threads, 4.9GHz Clock Speed, 4.9GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 20mb Cache, 121W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £179.99
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    Intel Core i3-12100 3.30GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i3-12100 3.30GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071512100, 4/8 Cores / Threads, 3.30GHz Clock Speed, 4.3GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 12mb Cache, 60W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £149.99
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    Intel Core i3-12100F 3.30GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i3-12100F 3.30GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071512100F, 4/8 Cores / Threads, 3.30GHz Clock Speed, 4.3GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 12mb Cache, 60W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    £89.99
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    Intel Core i7-12700K 5.00GHz P-Cores 3.90GHz E-Cores (Alder Lake) Socket LGA170
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    Intel Core i9-12900KF 3.20GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i9-12900KF 3.20GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071512900KF, 16/24 Cores / Threads, 3.20GHz Clock Speed, 5.2GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 30mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: NO, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £399.95 to £349.99
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    Intel Core i5-3230M 2.50GHz (Ivybridge) Mobile Processor - OEM
    Intel Core i5-3230M 2.50GHz (Ivybridge) Mobile Processor - OEM
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    Intel Core i5-3230M 2.50GHz (Ivybridge) Mobile Processor - OEM
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    Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 2.3GHz 12-Core with Hyperthreading (Socket 2011-3) - Retail
    Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 2.3GHz 12-Core with Hyperthreading (Socket 2011-3) - Retail
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    Socket 2011-3, E5-2670V3, 12 Cores, 24 Threads, 2.3GHz, 3.1GHz Turbo, 30MB Cache, 120W
    £999.95
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    Intel Core i5-3210M 2.50GHz (Ivybridge) Mobile Processor - OEM
    Intel Core i5-3210M 2.50GHz (Ivybridge) Mobile Processor - OEM
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    Dual Core with Hyperthreading Technology, 2.50GHz clock speed, 22nm Process, 3MB L3 Cache, Dual Channel DDR3 Controller, 1 Year Warranty
    £126.49
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    Intel Core i7-13700F (Raptor Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i7-13700F (Raptor Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071513700F, 16/24 Cores / Threads, 2.1GHz Clock Speed, 5.2GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 30mb Cache, 65W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    £349.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    14/14 Cores / Threads, 5GHz Clock Speed, 4.4GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 24mb Cache, 121W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    £261.98
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    Intel Core i5-14600KF (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i5-14600KF (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514600KF, 14/20 Cores / Threads, 3.50GHz Clock Speed, 5.3GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 44mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £299.99 to £259.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    BX80768245K, 14/14 Cores / Threads, 4.6GHz Clock Speed, 5.2GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 24mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £259.99 to £199.99
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    Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
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    20/20 Cores / Threads, 5.3GHz Clock Speed, 5.2GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 30mb Cache, 182W TDP, Dual Channel DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: No, 3 Year Warranty
    £384.98
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    B Grade Intel Core i9-14900K (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071514900K, 24/32 Cores / Threads, 3.20GHz Clock Speed, 6.0GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 68mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £578.99 to £521.09
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    Intel Core i7-12700K 3.60GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
    Intel Core i7-12700K 3.60GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
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    BX8071512700K, 12/20 Cores / Threads, 3.60GHz Clock Speed, 5.0GHz Single Core Max Turbo, 25mb Cache, 125W TDP, Dual Channel DDR4/DDR5 Controller, Onboard Graphics: Yes, 3 Year Warranty
    Price reduced from £299.99 to £269.99
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    Intel Xeon w9-3495X Processor 56 cores 105MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
    Intel Xeon w9-3495X Processor 56 cores 105MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
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    Built for professional creators, the Intel Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 platform delivers a giant leap in performance and expanded platform capabilities.
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    Intel Xeon w7-2495X Processor 24 cores 45MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
    Intel Xeon w7-2495X Processor 24 cores 45MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
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    Built for professional creators, the Intel Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 platform delivers a giant leap in performance and expanded platform capabilities.
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    Intel Xeon w9-3475X Processor 36 cores 82.5MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
    Intel Xeon w9-3475X Processor 36 cores 82.5MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
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    Built for professional creators, the Intel Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 platform delivers a giant leap in performance and expanded platform capabilities
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    Intel Xeon w7-2475X Processor 20 cores 37.5MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
    Intel Xeon w7-2475X Processor 20 cores 37.5MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
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    Built for professional creators, the Intel Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 platform delivers a giant leap in performance and expanded platform capabilities.
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    Intel Xeon w7-3465X Processor 28 cores 75MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
    Intel Xeon w7-3465X Processor 28 cores 75MB Cache up to 4.8 GHz
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    Built for professional creators, the Intel Xeon W-3400 and Intel Xeon W-2400 platform delivers a giant leap in performance and expanded platform capabilities
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    Intel Xeon 654 processor (72M Cache, 3.10 GHz) FC-LGA18N - Box
    Intel Xeon 654 processor (72M Cache, 3.10 GHz) FC-LGA18N - Box
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    Socket FCLGA4710, 18 Cores, 36 Threads, 3.1GHz Base Clock, 4.8GHz Turbo Clock, 72MB Cache, 200W TDP
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    Intel Processors


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    Intel was founded in 1968, in California, USA. Since then, they have been one of the main contributors to the advances made in the PC market, including CPUs. Intel processors come in a range of models that cater to any use, from entry-level gaming to professional workloads. The Intel Core Series is aimed at the consumer market and the Intel Xeon Series is focused on servers and workstations. These CPUs are organised by generations and performance tier, such as 14th Gen Raptor Lake-S and Core i7. Each features a different number of cores which can operate at a range of speeds. Thanks to these options, Intel processors are ideal to meet any demand, whether you're building a gaming PC or a professional workstation.


    Intel Sockets

    Intel has been utilising a Land Grid Array (LGA) socket for many of their processors, dating back to at least the Pentium 4. LGA sockets feature a series of connection pads (Lands) on the processor, set out in a grid pattern. These then connect to the pins on a motherboard. The number of pins and pads is denoted by the socket number, for example LGA 1700 has 1700 pins, and have generally increased over time as processors have become more powerful.

    When choosing an Intel CPU, you need to ensure that you pair it with a compatible motherboard. The following list details Intel’s most common sockets:

    • LGA 1700 is the most recent socket, launched in 2021 and introduced with the 12th Generation Core processors. LGA 1700 supports 12th (Alder Lake), 13th (Raptor Lake), and 14th (Raptor Lake-S) CPUs.
    • LGA 1200 was introduced with 10th Gen (Comet Lake) processors and supports 11th Gen (Tiger Lake) CPUs as well. This socket was released in 2019.
    • LGA 115X encompasses a wide range of sockets, including LGA 1150, 1151, and 1155. The LGA 115X socket was initially utilised with the first generation of Intel Core Series processors. As this series of sockets covers such a broad range of CPUs, they will feature different motherboard chipsets. As such, you need to ensure that your CPU is paired with a compatible motherboard.
    • LGA 4677 is the socket utilised for servers and workstations. This includes Intel Sapphire Rapids processors, such as the Intel Xeon W9-3475X and Xeon W9-3495X.

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    Intel Processors FAQ


    Which Intel processor should I use for gaming?

    We recommend a consumer grade Intel Core Series CPU for gaming. With a wide range of performance brackets ideal to suit any budget, you’re sure to find a CPU perfect for your gaming PC.

    Do Intel processors have integrated graphics?

    Not all Intel processors feature integrated graphics. Check the Intel website to discover whether your processor does.

    Does Windows 11 support Intel processors??

    Windows 11 is compatible with any Intel processor that is 8th Gen or higher. What’s more, Windows 11 is compatible with Intel Thread Director, meaning that it will be able to fully harness the hybrid architecture of 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel processors.

    How do I install an Intel processor?

    To install an Intel CPU simply follow these steps:

    • Lift the lever next to the socket to unlock the cover
    • Lift the cover out of the way
    • Locate the notches on your Intel CPU and align these with the notches on the socket
    • Gently place your CPU into the socket, ensuring it is seated in the right position according to the notches
    • Lower the cover back into place
    • Lock the cover in place with the lever
    • The plastic dust cover should pop out at this point, store this away for future use

    If you’d like a more detailed guide on installing a CPU, you can check out our Overclockers UK Academy Guide.

    Are Intel processors backwards compatible?

    Some Intel processors can be used with older sockets. For example, you can utilise an Intel Core i9 14600K with a motherboard you had for an Intel Core i7 13700KF. To confirm whether a processor is compatible with your motherboard, check the manufacturer’s website for details.