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4-Core Processors

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7 4-Core processors from Intel and AMD. Most cost $104 to $199, and half cost less than $112.

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BrandIntel6AMD1
Cores47
Threads8741
SocketLGA12002AM41LGA17001
MakerIntel6AMD1
Processor lineCore i35Pentium1Ryzen 31
Integrated graphicsNo3Yes2
PriceUnder $1001Under $1504Under $2005Under $2502$100 & above5$150 & above2
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AMDSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3

+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
−Only 4 cores
$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
No current price. Check it at the store.
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, Intel, Pentium, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking
+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing
−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$157.27
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, No

+Four performance cores for everyday desktop tasks
+Eight threads through simultaneous multithreading
+Reaches up to 4.7 GHz in the Core i3 family
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i3

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+8 threads from 4 cores
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.5

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$120.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineIntegrated graphicsSpec scorePrice
4AM4AMDRyzen 3No9.5$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
4IntelCore i3Yes9.5No current price
4IntelPentiumYes9.5$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i39.5$157.27
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4IntelCore i3No9.5$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4LGA1700IntelCore i3No9.5$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i39.5$120.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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