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Processors under $250

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5 processors under $250 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $180 to $230, and half cost less than $220.

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BrandAMD3Intel2
Cores6171081468544121
Threads16282
SocketLGA11512AM41
TDP65W195W1
MakerAMD3Intel2
Processor lineCore i72Ryzen 72Ryzen Threadripper1
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes1
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz2
PriceUnder $2002Under $3003$200 & above3
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AMDSpec score 8.6

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
$194.86
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Includes integrated graphics
−Higher 95W thermal design power than the F model
−Socket LGA1151 limits upgrades to older boards
$229.00-12%Was: $259.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−Not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported
$219.99-11%Was: $247.30
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.6

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+16 threads: only 4 of 34 here have more threads
+8 cores: 21 of the 41 here have fewer cores
$230.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
8AM4AMDRyzen 78.6$194.86
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i78.1$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i78.1$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8AMDRyzen 7n/a$179.54
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8AMDRyzen Threadripper8.6$230.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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