Intel Processors under $500

2 Intel processors under $500. Prices run $449 to $499.

IntelSpec score 9.5

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, Yes

+24 cores: the most cores of the 11 here

+32 threads: the most threads of the 9 here

$449.00

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

IntelSpec score 9.5

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores

+32 threads for multithreaded workloads

+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up

−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required

−Locked multiplier limits overclocking

$499.99

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

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processor	Cores	Socket	TDP	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
	24			Intel	Core i9	9.5	$449.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
	24			Intel	Core i9	9.5	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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