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Processors under $300

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4 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $220 to $289.

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Processor line: Core i7  ×Clear all
BrandIntel4
Cores12282
Threads82
SocketLGA11512LGA17002
TDP125W265W195W1
MakerIntel4
Processor lineCore i512Ryzen 55Core i74Ryzen Threadripper2Core i31Core Ultra 51
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes2
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz25.0 to 5.4 GHz2
PriceUnder $2502$250 & above2
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Processor line: Core i7  ×4 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
$289.00-8%Was: $314.35
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$289.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$264.50
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
8LGA115195WIntelCore i78.1$229.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
8LGA115165WIntelCore i78.1$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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