Intel Processors under $400

5 Intel processors under $400. Most cost $300 to $388, and half cost less than $326.

IntelSpec score 7.8

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads

+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz

+Lower 65 W thermal design power

−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options

$388.88

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

Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Yes

+Integrated graphics included

+Uses the LGA1151 socket

+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor

$300.30

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

Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Core i7

+Core i7 family processor for demanding workloads

+Fits LGA1151 socket motherboards

$326.09

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

IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks

+65W thermal design power for lower heat output

$322.02

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

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	TDP	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
8	LGA1151	65W	Intel	Core i7	7.8	$388.88 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
	LGA1151		Intel	Core i5	n/a	$326.09 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
	LGA1151		Intel		n/a	$300.30 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
	LGA1151		Intel	Core i7	n/a	$326.09 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8	LGA1151	65W	Intel	Core i9	8.1	$322.02 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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