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Processors under $200

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7 processors under $200 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $158 to $196, and half cost less than $179.

AMDSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
$157.84-25%List: $210.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.2

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.7 GHz
+16 threads for multitasking
$196.50-6%Was: $208.39
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+Six cores and twelve threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Core i5 family processor from Intel
$132.85-6%Was: $141.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

4 Cores, Intel, Core i3, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores for everyday multitasking
+12th Gen Core i3 family
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
$163.16
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.0

10 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes

+10 cores with 14 threads for multitasking across demanding apps
+Integrated graphics included for display output without a graphics card
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz for responsive everyday performance
$178.55
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for newer platforms
$184.93
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

4 Cores, Intel, Pentium, Yes

+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+4 cores and 8 threads for light multitasking
+Pentium family processor for basic desktop computing
−Pentium family is an entry-level line for basic tasks
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.5$157.84
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
10IntelCore i59.2$196.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6IntelCore i58.5$132.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4IntelCore i3n/a$163.16
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10IntelCore Ultra 59.0$178.55
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
LGA1700IntelCore i5n/a$184.93
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4IntelPentium8.0$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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