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8 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $315 to $376, and half cost less than $352.

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 8.6

12 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 9, Yes

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads
+Integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$314.98-12%List: $359.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.8

20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes

+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.00-9%Was: $371.59
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00-5%Was: $397.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.1

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.1

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores: only 1 of 25 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 20 here have more threads
$376.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Yes

+Integrated graphics included
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor
$300.30
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
8AMDRyzen 78.1$372.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
12AMDRyzen 98.6$314.98
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
20IntelCore Ultra 78.8$338.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
16LGA1700IntelCore i9n/a$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
20IntelCore i79.1$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20IntelCore i79.1$376.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
14IntelCore i58.5$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1151Inteln/a$300.30
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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