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14 processors under $250 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $164 to $219, and half cost less than $180.

AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
$164.08-22%List: $210.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$169.50-5%Was: $176.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
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
AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$178.00-19%List: $220.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMD

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores for everyday desktop workloads
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
$169.99-10%Was: $189.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 9.3

12 Cores, 180W, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy multithreaded work
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+180 W thermal design power requires robust cooling
−180 W thermal design power is high for a processor
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 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 8.2

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.6

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+16 threads: only 4 of 35 here have more threads
+8 cores: 22 of the 42 here have fewer cores
$230.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.2$164.08
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 58.2$169.50
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8AM4AMDRyzen 78.6$194.86
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.2$178.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 5n/a$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.2$163.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AMDRyzen 58.2$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
12AMDRyzen Threadripper9.3$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 58.2$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.2$206.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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