Processors under $200

2 processors under $200 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $180 to $192.

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

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

Compare specs

processor	Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
	8	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 7	9.0	$192.00 as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
	8		AMD	Ryzen 7	n/a	$179.54 as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details

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