Intel Processors under $150

4 Intel processors under $150. Prices run $93 to $149.

IntelSpec score 8.8

6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5

+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking

+Uses the LGA1200 socket

+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup

−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear

$149.00

as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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 23:33 PST - Details

IntelSpec score 7.6

2 Cores, LGA1200, 58W, Intel

+2 cores with 4 threads for basic desktop tasks

+4.0 GHz clock speed for responsive light computing

+58 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements

−Only 2 cores limits performance in heavily threaded workloads

$109.99

as of 11/04/2026 23:34 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 23:34 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
6	LGA1200	Intel	Core i5	8.8	$149.00 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
4	LGA1200	Intel	Core i3	8.2	$120.00 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
2	LGA1200	Intel	Pentium	7.6	$109.99 as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
	LGA1200	Intel	Core i3	n/a	$92.99 as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details

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