Processors under $400

3 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $326 to $391.

Intel

6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel

+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads

+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz

+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope

$391.94

as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details

Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Core i5

+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards

+Boxed retail packaging from Intel

$326.09

as of 11/04/2026 23:34 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 23:33 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
6	LGA1700	Intel	Core i5	n/a	$391.94 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
	LGA1151	Intel	Core i5	n/a	$326.09 as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
14		Intel	Core i5	8.5	$339.00 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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