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Processors under $400

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5 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $305 to $399, and half cost less than $330.

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Processor line: Core i9  ×Clear all
BrandIntel5
Cores16282
Threads161201
SocketLGA12002LGA17002LGA11511
TDP125W465W1
MakerIntel5
Processor lineCore i79Core i95Ryzen 94Core i53Ryzen 73Core Ultra 72Ryzen 31
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes1
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz5
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Processor line: Core i9  ×5 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99-9%Was: $333.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 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
$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9

+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$382.59
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
16LGA1700IntelCore i9n/a$304.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
16LGA1700IntelCore i9n/a$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details
LGA1200IntelCore i9n/a$382.59
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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