Processors under $200

2 processors under $200 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $130 to $169.

Intel

LGA1150, Intel, Core i7, 4.0 to 4.9 GHz

+8M cache for quick access to frequently used data

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for demanding tasks

+Uses the LGA1150 socket for a specific motherboard match

−LGA1150 socket is an older platform with limited upgrade paths

$130.01-7%Was: ~~$140.31~~

as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Intel

6 Cores, Intel, Core i7

+Six cores for heavier multitasking workloads

+Hyper-Threading Technology supports additional simultaneous threads

+15MB cache for faster access to frequently used data

$169.99

as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Compare specs

processor	Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
		LGA1150	Intel	Core i7	n/a	$130.01 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
	6		Intel	Core i7	n/a	$169.99 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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