Specifications
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Cores12
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TDP140W
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MicroarchitectureSkylake
Buy Signal
Verdict
WAIT until May 2027
projected savings of $105.38 (49.0%).
Projected to drop $105 (49%) by May 2027
$215
today
$110
forecast trough
May 2027
cheapest month
75/100
deal score ⓘ
Forecast cheapest is at or below the historical low of $166.29 - strong buying signal.
Price History & Forecast
Synthetic series (line) · real-blended observations (dots) · 12-month forecast (dashed) with a confidence band from the category's backtest error.
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Real Observed Prices
| Year | Median listing |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $556.54 |
| 2025 | $170.66 |
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Value Rank in CPU
This component ranks #37 of 487 by $/core — category median is $30.37, this one is $14.22.
Lower bars are better value. This component is highlighted in mint.
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