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Processors under $300

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5 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $200 to $241, and half cost less than $220.

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BrandIntel3AMD1
Cores624181
Threads12281
SocketLGA11512AM51LGA12001
TDP125W565W595W3105W1180W1
MakerIntel3AMD1
Processor lineCore i52Core i71Ryzen 51
Integrated graphicsNo2
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz2
PriceUnder $2505
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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 11/04/2026 16:09 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 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

65W, Intel, Core i5, No

+6 cores for everyday computing and gaming builds
+65 W thermal design power for moderate cooling requirements
+Sold as a tray processor for system builders
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$200.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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
IntelSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
8LGA115165WIntelCore i78.1$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
4LGA115165Wn/a$241.47
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
65WIntelCore i5n/a$200.03
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
6AM565WAMDRyzen 58.2$206.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6LGA120065WIntelCore i58.2$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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