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Intel Processors under $250

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5 Intel processors under $250. Most cost $167 to $239, and half cost less than $194.

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BrandIntel5
Cores6441
Threads12481
SocketLGA11515LGA12005LGA17005
TDP65W3125W2
MakerIntel5
Processor lineCore i54Core i31
Integrated graphicsNo1
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz4
PriceUnder $2004Under $3001$200 & above1
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Brand: Intel  ×Socket: LGA1200  ×5 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
IntelSpec score 8.3

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 8.3

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 8.3

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 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
IntelSpec score 8.3

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
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsBoost clockSpec scorePrice
6IntelCore i54.0 to 4.9 GHz8.3$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6IntelCore i5No4.0 to 4.9 GHz8.3$194.35
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6IntelCore i58.3$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4IntelCore i34.0 to 4.9 GHz7.9$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6IntelCore i54.0 to 4.9 GHz8.3$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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