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Processors under $150

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8 processors under $150 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $93 to $138, and half cost less than $117.

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BrandAMD4Intel3Wevlbbyrp1
Cores684612121
Threads12661
SocketAM43LGA11511LGA12001
MakerAMD4Intel3
Processor lineRyzen 54Core i53
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes1
PriceUnder $751Under $1003Under $2005$75 & above7$100 & above5
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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

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$138.99-13%Was: $159.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$133.00-6%Was: $141.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
AMD

6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD

+Six cores for multitasking and everyday workloads
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$104.99-12%Was: $118.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

6 Cores, LGA1200, Intel, Core i5

+6 cores and 12 threads for solid multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
+Core i5 family sits in the middle of Intel's desktop lineup
−No integrated graphics data is provided, so graphics support is unclear
$149.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
IntelSpec score 8.0

6 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
$129.57
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorSocketMakerSpec scorePrice
AM4AMD8.3$93.14
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD8.3$138.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
Intel8.3$133.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMD8.3$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AM4AMDn/a$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
LGA1200Intel8.3$149.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AM48.3$61.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
LGA1151Intel8.0$129.57
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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