Intel Processors under $250

3 Intel processors under $250. Prices run $163 to $199.

Intel

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card

+4 cores for everyday multitasking

+12th Gen Core i3 family

−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads

$163.16

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

IntelSpec score 7.9

4 Cores, Intel, Pentium, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card

+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking

+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing

−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks

$199.00

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

IntelSpec score 7.9

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

Compare specs

Cores	Maker	Processor line	Integrated graphics	Boost clock	Spec score	Price
4	Intel	Core i3	Yes		n/a	$163.16 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4	Intel	Pentium	Yes		7.9	$199.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4	Intel	Core i3		4.0 to 4.9 GHz	7.9	$166.95 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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