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Processors under $250

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6 processors under $250 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $199 to $249, and half cost less than $240.

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BrandIntel6
Cores6171081468544121
Threads203142
TDP125W1
MakerIntel6
Processor lineCore i54Core Ultra 52
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes1
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz4
PriceUnder $2002Under $3004$200 & above4
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IntelSpec score 9.0

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores made of 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+Intel Core Ultra 5 family for desktop systems
$184.94-5%Was: $194.59
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.3

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.08
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.0

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, No

+14 cores with 14 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Boost clock up to 5.4 GHz for fast single-core performance
+Core Ultra 5 family from Intel for desktop builds
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.3

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.3

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
14IntelCore Ultra 59.0$184.94
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14IntelCore i59.3$232.08
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore Ultra 59.0$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14IntelCore i59.3$247.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore i59.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore i5n/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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