Intel
Intel Core i3-14100T
Ultra-efficient Intel desktop CPU for low-power builds
LGA17004 cores35W TDP
4 cores, 8 threads, 35W class, ideal for compact systems
$149
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Intel
Intel Core i5-14400
Value Intel mid-tier CPU with good virtualization headroom
LGA170010 cores65W TDP
10 cores total, 65W, balanced entry-mid homelab choice
$199
Intel
Intel Core i5-14500T
Low-power Intel option for quiet always-on nodes
LGA170014 cores35W TDP
14 cores total with a 35W class envelope
$259
Intel
Intel Core i5-14600T
Lower-power mid-tier Intel desktop chip
LGA170014 cores35W TDP
14 cores total, 35W class, good for compact racks
$289
Intel
Intel Core i7-14700T
35W class Intel 20-core chip for quieter systems
LGA170020 cores35W TDP
20 cores total with a lower power envelope
$389
Intel
Intel Xeon E-2434
Balanced Xeon E-series chip for light server consolidation
LGA17004 cores55W TDP
4 cores, 55W, server-oriented budget option
$279
Intel
Intel Xeon E-2436
Mid-tier Intel Xeon for light server consolidation
LGA17006 cores65W TDP
6 cores, 65W, strong entry server fit
$319
AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Top-end Zen 5 CPU for heavy homelab compute
AM516 cores170W TDP
16 cores, 32 threads, 170W, maximum desktop headroom
$649
AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
Entry AM5 APU with integrated graphics
AM56 cores65W TDP
6 cores, 65W, iGPU included for light servers
$169
AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Stronger AM5 APU for compact multimedia hosts
AM56 cores65W TDP
6 cores, 65W, excellent iGPU utility
$229
AMD
AMD EPYC 4124P
Entry AM5 server CPU for ECC homelab boxes
AM54 cores65W TDP
4 cores, 65W, AM5, server-grade support
$149
AMD
AMD EPYC 4244P
Balanced AM5 server CPU for entry racks
AM56 cores65W TDP
6 cores, 65W, a strong low-cost server processor
$229
AMD
AMD EPYC 4364P
Higher-clock AM5 server CPU for dense services
AM58 cores65W TDP
8 cores, 65W, better response and container density
$429
AMD
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24-core Threadripper CPU for entry workstation racks
STR524 cores350W TDP
24 cores, 48 threads, 350W, sTR5 platform
$1,499
AMD
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Legacy high-end AM4 CPU still useful for mixed homelab builds
AM416 cores105W TDP
16 cores, 32 threads, 105W, strong AM4 compatibility
$299
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