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Processors under $300

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5 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $209 to $289, and half cost less than $265.

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BrandIntel5
Cores102122141
SocketLGA17004
TDP125W565W595W3105W1180W1
MakerIntel5
Processor lineCore i53Core i72
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes2
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz34.0 to 4.9 GHz2
PriceUnder $2502$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
$289.00-8%Was: $314.35
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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
$275.02
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

10 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+10 cores with 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
$209.00
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

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$289.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
10LGA1700125WIntelCore i5n/a$275.02
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
10LGA1700125WIntelCore i5n/a$209.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
12LGA1700125WIntelCore i7n/a$264.50
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
14125WIntelCore i5n/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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