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Processors under $300

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10 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $210 to $245, and half cost less than $232.

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BrandIntel9AMD2
Cores641038212141
Threads123821612414161
SocketLGA11515LGA17002AM41LGA12001
TDP65W395W3125W2105W1180W1
MakerIntel9AMD2
Processor lineCore i56Core i72Core i31Ryzen 51Ryzen Threadripper1
Integrated graphicsNo4Yes3
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz115.0 to 5.4 GHz5
PriceUnder $2509Under $30010$200 & above10$250 & above1
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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
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires a separate graphics card for dedicated gaming
$275.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
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 8.1

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
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
IntelSpec score 8.7

10 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+20 MB cache
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$234.29
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 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
IntelSpec score 7.9

6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+6 cores for everyday desktop computing
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+6 cores with 12 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
10LGA1700125WIntelCore i5n/a$275.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700125WIntelCore i5n/a$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA115195WIntelCore i78.1$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA115165WIntelCore i78.1$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
12180WAMDRyzen Threadripper9.3$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
10IntelCore i58.7$234.29
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
6AM4105WAMDRyzen 58.2$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
6LGA115195WIntelCore i57.9$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA120065WIntelCore i58.2$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA115195WIntelCore i58.2$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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