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4 processors under $250 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $189 to $249.

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BrandIntel4
Cores62101141
Threads122
SocketLGA12002LGA17001
TDP65W8125W495W3105W1180W191W1
MakerIntel4
Processor lineCore i54
Integrated graphicsNo1
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz25.0 to 5.4 GHz1
PriceUnder $2002Under $3002$200 & above2
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Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+6 cores and 12 threads
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−Uses the older LGA1200 socket
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Base clock listed at 4.10 GHz
+Uses the LGA1200 socket
−125W TDP needs a more robust cooling solution
$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
10LGA1700IntelCore i5n/a$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.2$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA1200IntelCore i58.2$189.00
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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