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Intel Processors under $250

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5 Intel processors under $250. Most cost $189 to $245, and half cost less than $199.

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BrandIntel5
Cores65
Threads125165841432036241
SocketLGA12004LGA11511
TDP125W265W295W1
MakerIntel5
Processor lineCore i55
Integrated graphicsNo1Yes1
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz4
PriceUnder $2003Under $2505Under $3002$150 & above5$200 & above2
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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 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
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

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i5No8.3$194.35
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1151IntelCore i5Yes8.3$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.3$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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