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Processors under $300

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7 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $220 to $243, and half cost less than $241.

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Socket: LGA1151  ×Clear all
BrandIntel6
Cores426282
Threads821214161
SocketLGA11517LGA17005AM42AM52LGA11551LGA12001LGA7751
TDP65W395W3
MakerIntel6
Processor lineCore i53Core i72Core i31
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes2
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz5
PriceUnder $2507
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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
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
$241.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
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4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W

+Quad-core design at 3.4GHz for multitasking
+Rated at 65W thermal design power for lower heat output
+Uses the LGA1151 socket for compatible motherboards
−Quad-core design has fewer cores than six-core and higher processors
$241.47
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.6

4 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+Four cores and four threads for everyday computing
+Boost clock listed up to 4.9 GHz
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
$200.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
$246.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
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
6LGA115195WIntelCore i57.9$241.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
4LGA115165Wn/a$241.47
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
4LGA115165WIntelCore i37.6$200.05
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
LGA1151IntelCore i5n/a$243.15
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
6LGA115195WIntelCore i58.2$246.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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