Intel Core i5-750

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Intel Core i5-750
The Intel Core i5 750 is a quad-core part based on the "Lynnfield" architecture, fabricated using a 45nm process and will use a new LGA1156 platform. It will operate at a healthy 2.66GHz and feature a whopping 8MB L3 cache, but no Hyper-Threading support will be present.
4
Cores
4
Threads
2.66 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1156
Socket
95 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$49
Price
CPU Snapshot
Release date:Sep 8, 2009Price at Launch:$196
Type:DesktopSocket:Socket LGA 1156
Cores:4Threads:4
Multithreading:No
Clocks & Cache
Base Clock:2.66 GHzBoost Clock:3.2 GHz
L2 Cache:1 MBL3 Cache:8 MB
Platform
Codename:LynnfieldProcess Size:45 nm
Memory Support:DDR3-1333TDP:95 W
PCIe Support:PCIe 2.0, 16 LanesBox Cooler:Yes
Integrated Features
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No

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Intel Core i5-750 pricing

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Price Date
Current $48 Mar 4, 2026
Highest* $94 Nov 16, 2025
Lowest* $30 Jul 24, 2025
Average $46
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Reviews and Ratings

91

Average Score

Based on 29 reviews

8.6

User Score

Based on 95 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Performance
  • Price
  • Power consumption
  • Availability
  • Lower Thermal Output
  • Turbo Technology
  • Cheaper Dual Channel Memory Support
  • Excellent Overclocking Potential
  • DDR3-1333 Support
  • 8 MB Shared Cache

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Socket 1156 Motherboard Upgrade Needed
  • Different CPU cooler Needed
  • Its siblings are even faster
  • No HyperThreading
  • Requires New LGA 1156 Motherboard
  • Idering its performance surpasses pricier CPUs from AMD

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By ImpulseGamer on
90

Late last summer, Intel rolled out the Core i5 750 based on Lynnfield, its mainstream Nehalem-class CPU. It became an instant favourite. Sure, it was short of a feature or three compared to Intel's finest, including HyperThreading. But for the...

By TechRadar on
100

The Core i5 750 offers superlative performance, is eager to overclock and at US $192, is temptingly priced as well....

By ITP.net on
100

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By DigitalVersus on
100

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By CIOL on
80

With loads of power at a reasonable price, this is the best current chip for inexpensive gaming or video editing...

By Computeractive on
100

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By Tech2 on
90

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By The Inquirer on
80

Much of what made Core i7-920 such a popular processor was its overclockability. With very little effort, you could clock the 2.66GHz Core i7-920 higher than a $1,000 Core i7-975 Extreme. Likewise, the Core i5-750 is also responsive to higher reference...

By ComputerPowerUser on
94

In nearly all of our benchmarks today, the Intel Core i5-750 outperformed the AMD Phenom II X4 965 and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450. In many tests, it even matched the Core i7-920. Needless to say, the BX80605I5750 kit earns top marks in performance....

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