We've always known that Intel's Core 2010 processors provide excellent bang for the buck, and the dual-core Clarkdale Core i3-540 in the new iMac is no exception.

Intel’s Core i3-540 is a 3.06GHz dual-core CPU, and a member of the company’s Clarkdale line of chips. Released four months after Lynnfield (the family of the Core i7-870), ...

Intel’s 4th Gen Haswell Core i3 processors had either 3MB or 4MB of cache, Haswell Core i5s had either 4MB or 6MB of cache and Haswell Core i7 CPUs had a hefty 8MB of cache, except for the i7 ...

The Intel Core i3-4330 ($148) is currently in the sweet spot for those who want strong CPU performance and low power consumption, but are on a tight budget.

Intel Core i5-12400 (six P-cores) in an Asus Prime B660-Plus D4 motherboard, with 64GB of 3,200 MHz DDR4 RAM provided by Crucial and a GeForce RTX 3070 FTW3 provided by EVGA.

Intel's Core i3 and i5 CPUs offer some of the best value in its whole product range, but which is best? Our guide helps you figure out which suits your needs.