Intel Processors under $400

4 Intel processors under $400. Prices run $305 to $399.

Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+Unlocked for overclocking

−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required

−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard

$304.99-9%Was: ~~$333.99~~

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

IntelSpec score 9.3

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, No

+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores

+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed

$335.88

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

Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips

−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed

$379.99

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

Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+Unlocked for overclocking

+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip

−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required

−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work

$399.00

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

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	TDP	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
16	LGA1700	125W	Intel	Core i9	n/a	$304.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
20			Intel	Core i7	9.3	$335.88 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8	LGA1200	125W	Intel	Core i7	n/a	$379.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8	LGA1200	125W	Intel	Core i9	n/a	$399.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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