Guess the CPU hints for today (#1)

Stuck on today's processor? Open one hint at a time. Each one gives away a little more, and the last one is nearly the answer.

Hint 1: Who made it?

The answer is made by Intel.

Hint 2: When did it launch?

It launched in 2019.

Hint 3: Which socket?

It fits socket LGA1151.

Hint 4: Cores and threads

It has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Hint 5: Clock and price

It boosts to 4.1 GHz and launched at $182.

Hint 6: The name, almost

The name starts with Core i5-9…

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How Guess the CPU works

Every guess shows whether the answer's maker, launch year and other specs match yours. Green is a match, yellow is close, and arrows tell you whether the answer is higher or lower. You have eight guesses. The answer is revealed here the day after, once the puzzle has ended in every time zone. Read the full rules.