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Intel Processors under $250

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5 Intel processors under $250. Most cost $194 to $245, and half cost less than $229.

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BrandIntel5
Cores6282
Threads6282121
SocketLGA11515LGA12005LGA17005
TDP95W365W1
MakerIntel5
Processor lineCore i53Core i72
Integrated graphicsNo3Yes2
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz5
PriceUnder $2001Under $3004$200 & above4
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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 8.2

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
$219.99-11%Was: $247.30
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.9

6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+6 cores for everyday desktop computing
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Core i5, No

+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$194.03
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
8IntelCore i7Yes4.0 to 4.9 GHz8.2$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8IntelCore i7No4.0 to 4.9 GHz8.2$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
6IntelCore i5No4.0 to 4.9 GHz7.9$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelCore i5No4.0 to 4.9 GHzn/a$194.03
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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