Intel Processors under $250

4 Intel processors under $250. Prices run $189 to $249.

Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required

$209.00

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

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, 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

Intel

14 Cores, 125W, Intel, Core i5

+14 cores: the most cores of the 27 here

$249.99

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

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Integrated graphics	Spec score	Price
10	LGA1700	Intel	Core i5	No	n/a	$209.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6	LGA1200	Intel	Core i5		8.3	$199.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6	LGA1200	Intel	Core i5		8.3	$189.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14		Intel	Core i5		n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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