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Processors under $300

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7 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $209 to $263, and half cost less than $220.

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BrandAMD7
Cores6412181
Threads123161241
SocketAM42AM52
TDP105W1180W165W1
MakerIntel18AMD7
Processor lineRyzen 55Ryzen Threadripper2
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz2
PriceUnder $2505$250 & above2
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Maker: AMD  ×7 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
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
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
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
AMD

AMD, Ryzen 5

+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
+Includes a Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$263.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.6

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen Threadripper

+16 threads: 10 of the 17 here have fewer threads
−8 cores: 12 of the 24 here have more cores
$230.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
12180WAMDRyzen Threadripper9.3$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
6AM4105WAMDRyzen 58.2$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 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
6AM4AMDRyzen 5n/a$270.85
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
AMDRyzen 5n/a$263.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8AMDRyzen Threadripper8.6$230.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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