Intel Processors under $300

5 Intel processors under $300. Most cost $232 to $282, and half cost less than $250.

IntelSpec score 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores

+20 threads for heavy multitasking

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed

$232.08

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

IntelSpec score 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores

$247.97

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

IntelSpec score 9.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

$249.99

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

IntelSpec score 9.1

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores

+Integrated graphics included

+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz

$282.97

as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

Intel

14 Cores, 125W, Intel, Core i5

+14 cores: the most cores of the 16 here

$249.99

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

Compare specs

Cores	TDP	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
14		Intel	Core i5	9.5	$232.08 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14		Intel	Core i5	9.5	$247.97 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14		Intel	Core i5	9.5	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14		Intel	Core Ultra 5	9.1	$282.97 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14	125W	Intel	Core i5	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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