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Processors under $300

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5 processors under $300 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $207 to $245, and half cost less than $220.

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BrandAMD3Intel2
Cores65
Threads1251632038214124161
SocketAM52AM41LGA11511LGA12001
TDP65W2105W195W1
MakerAMD3Intel2
Processor lineRyzen 53Core i52
Integrated graphicsYes1
Boost clock4.0 to 4.9 GHz3
PriceUnder $2505
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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 17:10 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
AMDSpec score 8.2

6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
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
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
$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
6AM4105WAMDRyzen 58.2$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details
6AM565WAMDRyzen 58.2$206.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6AM5AMDRyzen 58.2$209.15
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
6LGA120065WIntelCore i58.2$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
6LGA115195WIntelCore i58.2$245.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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