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Processors under $300

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6 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $246 to $289, and half cost less than $263.

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BrandIntel6
Cores1421011216181
Threads12114120181
SocketLGA11512LGA17002
TDP125W295W2
MakerIntel6
Processor lineCore i53Core i72Core Ultra 51
Integrated graphicsNo8Yes6
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz35.0 to 5.4 GHz2
PriceUnder $2503$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
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
IntelSpec score 9.3

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 20 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete card
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$249.99
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
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 8.2

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
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$289.71
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1700125WIntelCore i5n/a$275.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore i59.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore Ultra 59.0$282.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA115195WIntelCore i78.1$229.00
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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