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Intel Processors under $250

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8 Intel processors under $250. Most cost $179 to $245, and half cost less than $198.

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BrandIntel8
Cores102421416181
Threads82121141161201
SocketLGA11512LGA17001
TDP95W2
MakerIntel8
Processor lineCore i54Core i31Core i71Core Ultra 51Pentium1
Integrated graphicsNo13Yes8
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz4
PriceUnder $2005Under $3003$200 & above3
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IntelSpec score 8.9

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
$196.50-6%Was: $208.39
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.8

10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes

+10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
$178.55
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Includes integrated graphics
−Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
−Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
$229.00-12%Was: $259.00
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 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsBoost clockSpec scorePrice
10IntelCore i5Yes8.9$196.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4IntelCore i3Yesn/a$163.16
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore i5Yes9.5$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10IntelCore Ultra 5Yes4.0 to 4.9 GHz8.8$178.55
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelCore i5Yes4.0 to 4.9 GHzn/a$184.93
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8IntelCore i7Yes4.0 to 4.9 GHz8.2$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4IntelPentiumYes7.9$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6IntelCore i5Yes4.0 to 4.9 GHz8.3$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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