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Processors under $300

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5 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $248 to $289, and half cost less than $265.

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BrandIntel5
Cores143122
Threads141201
SocketLGA17002
TDP125W3
MakerIntel5
Processor lineCore i52Core i72Core Ultra 51
Integrated graphicsYes2No1
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz105.0 to 5.4 GHz5
PriceUnder $2502$250 & above3
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Intel

12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$289.71-8%Was: $314.31
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.3

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Hybrid design with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
$247.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.0

14 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Integrated graphics included
+Boost clock up to 5.0 GHz
$282.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

12 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+12 cores for multitasking and heavy workloads
+Boosts from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
−125 W thermal design power needs solid cooling
$264.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$289.71
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore i59.3$247.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore Ultra 59.0$282.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$264.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14125WIntelCore i5n/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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