Processors under $250

2 processors under $250 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $210 to $230.

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 8.6

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

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processor	Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
	12		AMD	Ryzen Threadripper	9.3	$209.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
	8		AMD	Ryzen Threadripper	8.6	$230.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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