INTEL

Intel was founded in 1968 and is based in Santa Clara, California. It designs and makes processors for desktops, laptops and servers. Shoppers know it mainly for the Core family, with its Core i3, i5, i7 and i9 names, the Xeon processors for servers, and the Arc graphics range.

In the PCs we build, an Intel Core processor suits everything from office and family machines to gaming and creative work. We pair it with a compatible motherboard, memory, cooler and power supply, then build, test and support the finished PC in Worcester, and we can fit upgrades too.

Compatibility is mostly about the socket, the physical connection between processor and motherboard. Intel changes its sockets from time to time, so a new processor may need a new motherboard. Some motherboards take DDR4 memory and others take DDR5, so check the product page or ring us before buying.

Intel is known for

• Core processors, from Core i3 up to Core i9
• Xeon processors for servers and workstations
• Arc graphics products
• Many processors include built-in graphics
• Founded in 1968, based in Santa Clara, California

What we stock from Intel

• CPUs
• Cooling & Thermal

Choosing Intel parts

• Match the socket. An Intel processor only fits a motherboard built for its socket, and the product page names the socket you need.
• A K at the end of a model name means the processor is unlocked for overclocking. If you will not overclock, a model without the K is usually enough.
• An F at the end means there is no built-in graphics, so you need a separate graphics card to see anything on screen.
• Check the memory type. Some Intel motherboards use DDR4 and others DDR5, and the two are not interchangeable. Pick memory to match the motherboard, not the processor alone.

Popular Intel products

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  Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 270K Plus, 24 Cores, 24 Threads, 3.2GHz up to 5.5GHz, LGA 1851 Socket 36MB Cache, 125W, Maximum Turbo Power 250W, Intel Graphics, No Cooler

  • Cores 24 cores, 24 threads
  • Socket LGA1851
  • Speed Up to 5.5GHz
  • Cooler Not included

  £350.97In stock

  View Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 270K Plus, 24 Cores, 24 Threads, 3.2GHz up to 5.5GHz, LGA 1851 Socket 36MB Cache, 125W, Maximum Turbo Power 250W, Intel Graphics, No CoolerView
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  Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF 14 Core Processor, 14 Threads, 3.6GHz up to 5.2GHz, LGA 1851 Arrow Lake Processor, 24MB Cache,125w, 159w Maximum Turbo Power, No Graphics, No Cooler

  • Cores 14 cores, 14 threads
  • Socket LGA1851
  • Speed Up to 5.2GHz
  • Cooler Not included

  £192.61In stock

  View Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF 14 Core Processor, 14 Threads, 3.6GHz up to 5.2GHz, LGA 1851 Arrow Lake Processor, 24MB Cache,125w, 159w Maximum Turbo Power, No Graphics, No CoolerView
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  Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 2.7GHz up to 4.9GHz 10 Core Processor, 14 Threads, LGA 1851 Arrow Lake Processor, 20MB Cache, 65w, Maximum Turbo Power 121W, No Graphics

  • Cores 10 cores, 14 threads
  • Socket LGA1851
  • Speed Up to 4.9GHz

  £167.74In stock

  View Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 2.7GHz up to 4.9GHz 10 Core Processor, 14 Threads, LGA 1851 Arrow Lake Processor, 20MB Cache, 65w, Maximum Turbo Power 121W, No GraphicsView
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  Intel 12th Gen Core i9-12900K 16 Core Desktop 24 Threads, 3.2GHz up to 5.2GHz Turbo, Alder Lake Socket LGA1700, 30MB Cache, 125W, Maximum Turbo Power 241W, Intel UHD 770 Graphics, No Cooler

  • Cores 16 cores, 24 threads
  • Socket LGA1700
  • Speed Up to 5.2GHz
  • Cooler Not included

  £445.42In stock

  View Intel 12th Gen Core i9-12900K 16 Core Desktop 24 Threads, 3.2GHz up to 5.2GHz Turbo, Alder Lake Socket LGA1700, 30MB Cache, 125W, Maximum Turbo Power 241W, Intel UHD 770 Graphics, No CoolerView

Questions about Intel

Not sure what fits, or want a PC built around Intel parts? Ring us on 01905 673738 for honest advice, or build your own PC and we check every part fits.