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12 processors under $200 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $126 to $180, and half cost less than $169.

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
AMDSpec score 8.5

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 21:41 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$169.50-5%Was: $176.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 9.0

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$192.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$177.50-19%List: $220.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
AMD

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 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: $118.87
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 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 21:25 PST - Details
AMD

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7

+Eight cores for demanding multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 7 family
+Base clock of 3.40 GHz for steady performance
$179.54
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
$169.99-10%Was: $189.39
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.5$157.84
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
6AMDRyzen 58.5$138.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 58.5$169.50
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
8AM4AMDRyzen 79.0$192.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.5$177.50
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 5n/a$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.5$163.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 5n/a$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
AM4AMDRyzen 5n/a$125.98
as of 11/04/2026 21:25 PST - Details
8AMDRyzen 7n/a$179.54
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details

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