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Processors under $200

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6 processors under $200 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $120 to $194, and half cost less than $140.

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BrandIntel5AMD1
Cores6442
Threads8212161
SocketLGA12003AM41LGA11511LGA17001
TDP65W6125W235W158W191W1
MakerIntel5AMD1
Processor lineCore i53Core i32Ryzen 51
Integrated graphicsNo3
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz3
PriceUnder $1504Under $2502$150 & above2
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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
IntelSpec score 8.5

6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
−No integrated graphics requires a separate graphics card
$194.35-14%Was: $224.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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
IntelSpec score 8.0

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

6 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+6 cores and 6 threads for everyday desktop tasks
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
+LGA1151 socket for 300 series motherboards
$129.57
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.0

4 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz for quick single-threaded tasks
+4 cores and 8 threads for everyday multitasking
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−Only 4 cores limits heavy multithreaded workloads
−Core i3 family is a lower tier than Core i5 and above
$120.00
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
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.5$194.35
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 5n/a$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i38.0$166.95
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1151IntelCore i58.0$129.57
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
4LGA1200IntelCore i38.0$120.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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