Best Processor for a PC Without a Graphics Card (Nov 2026)

Quick Verdict

If you are not buying a graphics card, the processor's built-in graphics does the work, so it carries 40 of 100 points here. AMD's Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8700G) has the most graphics cores; Intel's Core Ultra 200 chips (non-F) follow with 4 Xe-cores.

• AMD Ryzen 7 8700G: 68/100 · C tier · ₹29,849 at Computech

• Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: 68/100 · C tier · ₹34,499 at Computech

• Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus: 68/100 · C tier · ₹23,299 at Computech

• Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: 67/100 · C tier · ₹31,684 at Computech

• Intel Core Ultra 5 245K: 65/100 · C tier · ₹20,979 at Computech

Researched, not hands-on tested. Scores come from AMD and Intel official specifications and the prices at our partner stores, checked 12 November 2026. We did not run benchmarks. How the CPU Score works.

Our picks

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G — 68/100 · C tier

Highest score in this list. Expensive for what it offers. AM5 socket: AMD has kept it current since 2022.

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.1 GHz · 16 MB L3 cache · 65 W TDP · socket AM5 · DDR5 · PCIe 4.0 · graphics: Radeon 780M · no cooler in the box (AMD spec page).

Where to buy: Buy at Computech ₹29,849 · Buy at MD Computers ₹30,100

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus — 68/100 · C tier

Ties the top pick, at ₹4,650 more.

24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficient) · 24 threads · up to 5.5 GHz · 36 MB L3 cache · 125 W base power · socket LGA1851 · DDR5 · PCIe 5.0 · graphics: Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) · NPU 13 TOPS · no cooler in the box (Intel spec page).

Where to buy: Buy at Computech ₹34,499 · Buy at MD Computers ₹35,500 · Buy at Vedant Computers ₹35,850

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus — 68/100 · C tier

Ties the top pick, for ₹6,550 less. Strong value at today's price.

18 cores (6 performance + 12 efficient) · 18 threads · up to 5.3 GHz · 30 MB L3 cache · 125 W base power · socket LGA1851 · DDR5 · PCIe 5.0 · graphics: Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) · NPU 13 TOPS · no cooler in the box (Intel spec page).

Where to buy: Buy at Computech ₹23,299 · Buy at Vedant Computers ₹24,650 · Buy at MD Computers ₹25,100

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K — 67/100 · C tier

1 point behind the top pick, at ₹1,835 more.

20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficient) · 20 threads · up to 5.5 GHz · 30 MB L3 cache · 125 W base power · socket LGA1851 · DDR5 · PCIe 5.0 · graphics: Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) · NPU 13 TOPS · no cooler in the box (Intel spec page).

Where to buy: Buy at Computech ₹31,684 · Buy at MD Computers ₹32,100 · Buy at Vedant Computers ₹32,289

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K — 65/100 · C tier

3 points behind the top pick, for ₹8,870 less.

14 cores (6 performance + 8 efficient) · 14 threads · up to 5.2 GHz · 24 MB L3 cache · 125 W base power · socket LGA1851 · DDR5 · PCIe 5.0 · graphics: Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) · NPU 13 TOPS · no cooler in the box (Intel spec page).

Where to buy: Buy at Computech ₹20,979 · Buy at MD Computers ₹21,900

Every processor we scored for this list

43 processors, sorted by score. The retailer link goes to the cheapest of our stores.

How to read these scores

Each processor gets seven ratings out of 100: multi-core, gaming, built-in graphics, platform, features, efficiency and value. A buyer profile weights them, and the weighted total is the score. Tiers: S 90+, A 80–89, B 70–79, C 60–69, D below 60. Multi-core and gaming ratings come from core counts, clocks and cache on AMD's and Intel's spec pages. They are not benchmark results, and they do not capture architecture improvements between generations. Read the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Can I game without a graphics card?

Light games at 1080p and low settings, yes, on AMD's G-series built-in graphics. For anything heavier, add a graphics card.

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