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Intel Processors under $400

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4 Intel processors under $400. Prices run $326 to $391.

Intel

6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel

+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
$391.94
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Core i5

+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.6

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.9

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
$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6LGA170065WIntelCore i5n/a$391.94
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1151IntelCore i5n/a$326.09
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14IntelCore i58.6$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA120065WIntelCore i57.9$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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