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8 processors under $150 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $93 to $125, and half cost less than $100.

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
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
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
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
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
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AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Built for the AM4 socket for compatible AMD motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
+Second generation Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 model lineup
$125.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 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
AM4AMD7.8$92.51
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 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
AM4AMDn/a$86.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD9.5$99.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AM4AMDn/a$125.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details

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