AMD Processors under $300

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7 AMD processors under $300. Most cost $209 to $263, and half cost less than $220.

AMDSpec score 9.5

12 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz

+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling

−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor

$209.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

AMDSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking

+Includes 3D V-Cache technology

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz

−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor

$219.99

as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details

AMDSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking

+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards

+65 W TDP for moderate power draw

$206.99

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

AMDSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking

+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking

+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards

$209.15

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

AMD

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores at 3.6 GHz

+Uses the AM4 socket

+Sold as a boxed desktop processor

$270.85

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

AMD

AMD, Ryzen 5

+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family

+Includes a Wraith Stealth cooler in the box

$263.00

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

AMDSpec score 8.7

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+8 cores: only 1 of 6 here have more cores

+16 threads: only 1 of 5 here have more threads

$230.00

as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
12		AMD	Ryzen Threadripper	9.5	$209.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
6	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 5	8.3	$219.99 as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details
6	AM5	AMD	Ryzen 5	8.3	$206.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6	AM5	AMD	Ryzen 5	8.3	$209.15 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 5	n/a	$270.85 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
		AMD	Ryzen 5	n/a	$263.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8		AMD	Ryzen Threadripper	8.7	$230.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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