Intel Processors under $150

4 Intel processors under $150. Prices run $93 to $120.

IntelSpec score 8.2

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks

+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking

+Uses the LGA1200 socket

−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads

−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above

$120.00

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

IntelSpec score 8.2

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, No

+Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks

+Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading

+Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family

−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card

$104.00

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

IntelSpec score 8.2

4 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i3

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz

+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms

+8 threads from 4 cores

−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card

$104.00

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i3, No

+Core i3 family with 4 cores and 8 threads

+3.6 GHz base clock

+Uses the LGA1200 socket

−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required

$92.99

as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
4	LGA1200	Intel	Core i3	8.2	$120.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4		Intel	Core i3	8.2	$104.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4	LGA1700	Intel	Core i3	8.2	$104.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
	LGA1200	Intel	Core i3	n/a	$92.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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