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Intel Processors under $250

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6 Intel processors under $250. Most cost $167 to $239, and half cost less than $197.

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BrandIntel6
Cores621014181
Threads12282
SocketLGA12003LGA11511
TDP65W6125W495W3
MakerIntel6
Processor lineCore i53Core i31Core i71Core Ultra 51
Integrated graphicsNo4
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz5
PriceUnder $2003Under $3003$200 & above3
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Intel

10 Cores, 65W, Intel, Core Ultra 5

+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$163.31-5%Was: $171.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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 8.2

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

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
Intel

65W, Intel, Core i5, No

+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$200.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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
10IntelCore Ultra 5No4.0 to 4.9 GHzn/a$163.31
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
6IntelCore i5No4.0 to 4.9 GHz8.3$194.35
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
4IntelCore i34.0 to 4.9 GHz7.9$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelCore i5Non/a$200.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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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