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Intel Processors under $400

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7 Intel processors under $400. Most cost $311 to $379, and half cost less than $378.

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BrandIntel7
Cores83162241
Threads161201
SocketLGA12004LGA17002LGA18511
TDP125W765W5
MakerIntel7
Processor lineCore i94Core i72Core Ultra 71
Integrated graphicsNo3Yes1
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz65.5 GHz and up1
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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
Intel

24 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$311.29
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
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
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00-5%Was: $397.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$340.11-8%Was: $369.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9

+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$378.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$304.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
24LGA1851125WIntelCore Ultra 7n/a$311.29
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i78.1$340.11
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$378.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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