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Processors under $400

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9 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $322 to $388, and half cost less than $372.

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BrandIntel6AMD3
Cores8920412316310114124161
Threads16581
SocketLGA12004LGA11512AM41AM51
TDP125W365W3120W1
MakerIntel6AMD3
Processor lineCore i74Ryzen 73Core i92
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes1
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz44.0 to 4.9 GHz2
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AMDSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7, Yes

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
$372.00-17%List: $449.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
AMDSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 7

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$369.75
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.7

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads
+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Lower 65 W thermal design power
−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
$388.88
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
AMD

8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD

+8 cores for multitasking
+3D V-Cache design listed
+Uses AM5 socket
$319.94
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
$322.02
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
8AMDRyzen 78.1$372.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
8AM4AMDRyzen 78.1$369.75
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i77.7$388.88
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8AM5AMDRyzen 7n/a$319.94
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i78.1$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i78.1$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i7n/a$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i9n/a$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i98.1$322.02
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details

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