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Processors under $300

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7 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $209 to $246, and half cost less than $240.

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BrandAMD4Intel3
Cores671451041238342
Threads12561
SocketAM42AM52LGA11512LGA12001
TDP65W295W2105W1
MakerAMD4Intel3
Processor lineRyzen 54Core i53
Integrated graphicsNo1Yes1
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz4
PriceUnder $2506$250 & above1
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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
$241.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
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
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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
AMD

6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5

+6 cores at 3.6 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Sold as a boxed desktop processor
$270.85
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 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
$246.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6AM4105WAMDRyzen 58.2$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
6LGA115195WIntelCore i57.9$241.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
6AM565WAMDRyzen 58.2$206.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.2$209.15
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6LGA120065WIntelCore i58.2$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 5n/a$270.85
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6LGA115195WIntelCore i58.2$246.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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