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Processors under $400

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9 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $329 to $379, and half cost less than $370.

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Processor line: Core i7  ×Clear all
BrandIntel9
Cores84203
Threads16328381
SocketLGA12004LGA11512LGA17001
TDP125W265W2
MakerIntel9
Processor lineCore i79Core i95Ryzen 94Core i53Ryzen 73Core Ultra 72Ryzen 31
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes1
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz34.0 to 4.9 GHz2
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Processor line: Core i7  ×9 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
IntelSpec score 9.1

20 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i7

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Uses LGA1700 socket
$350.79
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.1

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores: only 1 of 23 here have more cores
+28 threads: only 1 of 18 here have more threads
$376.85
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.1

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, No

+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$329.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 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

LGA1200, Intel, Core i7

+Sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+16MB cache for faster data access
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
$349.99
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

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
8LGA1151IntelCore i77.7$388.88
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
20LGA1700IntelCore i79.1$350.79
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
20IntelCore i79.1$376.85
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
20IntelCore i79.1$329.00
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 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
LGA1200IntelCore i7n/a$349.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
LGA1151IntelCore i7n/a$326.09
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i7n/a$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details

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