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Intel Processors under $500

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5 Intel processors under $500. Most cost $439 to $499, and half cost less than $440.

IntelSpec score 8.3

10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i7

+Integrated graphics included
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$438.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, 125W, Intel, Core i9

+Boxed retail packaging
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
+LGA1700 socket for current Intel platforms
−Base clock of 3.40 GHz is listed without a boost range
$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.3$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$438.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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