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Processors under $150

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4 processors under $150 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $85 to $120.

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Processor line: Core i3  ×Clear all
BrandIntel4
Cores43
Threads83
SocketLGA12002LGA17001
MakerIntel4
Processor lineRyzen 55Core i34Core i53Ryzen 32Core i71Pentium1Ryzen Threadripper1
Integrated graphicsNo3
PriceUnder $1001Under $2003$75 & above4$100 & above3
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Processor line: Core i3  ×4 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
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
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
LGA1200Inteln/a$85.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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