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Intel Processors under $200

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7 Intel processors under $200. Most cost $120 to $194, and half cost less than $167.

IntelSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$194.35-14%Was: $224.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.5

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 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

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
$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.5

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 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

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

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.5$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i5No8.5$194.35
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.5$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.5$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i38.0$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
2LGA1200IntelPentium7.5$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i38.0$120.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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