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Processors under $150

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6 processors under $150 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $93 to $104, and half cost less than $99.

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BrandAMD3Intel3
Cores4362
Threads83121
SocketAM43LGA12001LGA17001
MakerAMD3Intel3
Processor lineCore i33Ryzen 52Ryzen 31
Integrated graphicsNo6Yes2
PriceUnder $1003Under $2003$75 & above6$100 & above3
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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 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

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 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
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

Compare specs

processorSocketMakerSpec scorePrice
AM4AMD8.3$93.14
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AM4AMD7.8$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AM4AMDn/a$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 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
LGA1200Inteln/a$85.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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