AMD Processors under $200

4 AMD processors under $200. Prices run $105 to $194.

AMDSpec score 8.9

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking

+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box

+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards

−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required

$169.50-5%Was: ~~$176.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

AMDSpec score 9.5

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

+Uses the AM4 socket

−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed

$194.86

as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

AMD

6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD

+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads

+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards

+65 W TDP for moderate power draw

−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required

$104.99-12%Was: ~~$118.90~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

AMDSpec score 8.9

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

+Uses the AM4 socket

−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models

$180.00

as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
6	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 5	8.9	$169.50 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 7	9.5	$194.86 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 5	n/a	$104.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 5	8.9	$180.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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