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Processors under $300

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8 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $209 to $240, and half cost less than $233.

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BrandIntel8
Cores1031211416181
Threads1622016181
SocketLGA17003LGA11512
TDP125W265W295W1
MakerIntel8
Processor lineCore i56Core i72
Integrated graphicsNo8Yes6
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz45.0 to 5.4 GHz1
PriceUnder $2507$250 & above1
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IntelSpec score 9.3

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, No

+14 cores with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores
+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$232.08
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
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
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
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
IntelSpec score 8.7

10 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i5

+10 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Turbo boost up to 4.6 GHz
+LGA1700 socket for compatible motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$234.59
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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
Intel

65W, Intel, Core i5, No

+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$200.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
14IntelCore i59.3$232.08
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700125WIntelCore i5n/a$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$264.50
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA115165WIntelCore i78.1$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10IntelCore i58.7$234.29
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700IntelCore i58.7$234.59
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA115195WIntelCore i57.9$240.70
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
65WIntelCore i5n/a$200.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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