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Processors under $300

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2 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $220 to $270.

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
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

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6AM4105WAMDRyzen 58.2$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
6AM4AMDRyzen 5n/a$270.85
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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