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Processors under $150

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6 processors under $150 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $93 to $120, and half cost less than $104.

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BrandIntel3AMD2
Cores684612121
Threads84
SocketAM42LGA11501LGA12001LGA17001
MakerIntel3AMD2
Processor lineCore i33Ryzen 32
Integrated graphicsNo3Yes1
PriceUnder $1002Under $2004$75 & above6$100 & above4
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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
IntelSpec score 7.8

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
IntelSpec score 7.8

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 7.8

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
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4 Cores, LGA1150, 35W

+Four cores for multitasking
+Low 35W thermal design power
+Uses the LGA1150 socket
$118.60
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorSocketMakerSpec scorePrice
AM4AMD7.8$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AM4AMDn/a$86.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
LGA1200Intel7.8$120.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel7.8$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
LGA1700Intel7.8$104.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
LGA1150n/a$118.60
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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