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Processors under $200

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5 processors under $200 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $104 to $188, and half cost less than $161.

Intel

6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel

+6 cores with 12 threads for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+LGA1700 socket for compatible modern motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$149.99-9%Was: $165.65
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, LGA1700, Intel, Core i3

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Socket LGA1700 for 14th generation platforms
+8 threads from 4 cores
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
$104.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1700, Intel, Core i5, No

+LGA1700 socket for compatible Intel motherboards
+Core i5 family for mainstream desktop performance
+No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$161.10
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.2

10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock between 4.0 and 4.9 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
$188.54
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6LGA1700IntelCore i5n/a$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
LGA1700IntelCore i5n/a$184.93
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4LGA1700IntelCore i38.0$104.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1700IntelCore i5n/a$161.10
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i59.2$188.54
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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