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Processors under $100

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20 processors under $100. Most cost $45 to $98, and half cost less than $69.

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BrandAMD5Intel1Wevlbbyrp1
Cores6342121
SocketAM44LGA11503LGA11553LGA7752LGA11511LGA12001LGA20111
MakerAMD5Intel2
Processor lineCore i32Ryzen 32Ryzen 52Ryzen Threadripper1
PriceUnder $504Under $7511Under $15016$50 & above16$75 & above9
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AMDSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
$93.14-6%Was: $99.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 7.8

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
AMD

4 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 3

+4 cores for everyday computing
+Integrated Radeon graphics included
+Uses AM4 socket
$86.90-5%Was: $91.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
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LGA775

+Runs at 2.66GHz clock speed
+Quad-core design for multitasking
+Fits LGA 775 motherboards
−Uses the older LGA 775 socket, limiting motherboard options
$66.58
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i3, No

+Core i3 family with 4 cores and 8 threads
+3.6 GHz base clock
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$85.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 9.5

12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen Threadripper family
+Desktop processor for demanding parallel computing tasks
$99.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
WevlbbyrpSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, AM4, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
$61.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
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LGA1150

+Dual-core design for everyday computing tasks
+Runs at a 3.6 GHz clock speed
+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a defined motherboard fit
$45.29
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
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LGA1155

+Uses the LGA1155 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
−Older LGA1155 platform limits compatibility with newer motherboards
$64.57
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
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LGA1155

+Uses the LGA1155 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
−Older LGA1155 platform limits compatibility with newer motherboards
$42.61
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
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LGA775

+Runs at a 2.5 GHz clock speed
+Works with LGA 775 motherboards
−Uses the older LGA 775 socket, limiting motherboard choices
$60.93
as of 11/03/2026 22:46 PST - Details
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LGA1155, Intel, Core i3

+Intel Core i3 processor for 3rd generation systems
+Uses the LGA1155 socket for a defined motherboard fit
$42.84
as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details
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LGA1151

+Works with LGA1151 socket motherboards
−Name lists many models, so exact model is unclear
$92.41
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
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LGA2011

+Fits LGA2011 socket motherboards
−Name lists several models, so exact model is unclear
$98.66
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorSocketSpec scorePrice
AM48.3$93.14
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8.3$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AM47.8$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AM4n/a$86.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
LGA775n/a$66.58
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
LGA1200n/a$85.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
9.5$99.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AM48.3$61.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
LGA1150n/a$45.29
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
LGA1155n/a$64.57
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details

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