Processors under $400

2 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $315 to $369.

AMDSpec score 9.1

16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9

+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

+AM4 socket uses an older platform

−AM4 socket is an older platform

$315.00-10%List: ~~$349.00~~

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

Compare specs

processor	Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
	16	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 9	9.1	$315.00 as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
	8	AM4	AMD	Ryzen 7	8.1	$369.75 as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details

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