Processors under $200

2 processors under $200 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $185 to $199.

IntelSpec score 9.4

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks

+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems

$184.99-5%Was: ~~$194.59~~

as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details

IntelSpec score 9.4

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No

+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads

+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance

+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds

−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed

$199.00

as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details

Compare specs

processor	Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
	14		Intel	Core Ultra 5	9.4	$184.99 as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
	14		Intel	Core Ultra 5	9.4	$199.00 as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details

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