Intel Processors under $250

4 Intel processors under $250. Prices run $167 to $229.

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

4 Cores, Intel, Pentium, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card

+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking

+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing

−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks

$199.00

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

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Integrated graphics	Spec score	Price
8	LGA1151	Intel	Core i7	Yes	8.2	$229.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8	LGA1151	Intel	Core i7	No	8.2	$219.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
4		Intel	Pentium	Yes	7.9	$199.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4	LGA1200	Intel	Core i3		7.9	$166.95 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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