Processors under $400

3 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $320 to $346.

AMDSpec score 8.6

12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9

+12 cores and 24 threads for multitasking workloads

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

+Uses the AM5 socket for current-generation platforms

$331.00-34%List: ~~$499.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details

AMD

8 Cores, AM5, 120W, AMD

+8 cores for multitasking

+3D V-Cache design listed

+Uses AM5 socket

$319.94

as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details

AMDSpec score 8.6

12 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 9

+Twelve cores and twenty-four threads for demanding workloads

+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking

+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards

$346.65-9%Was: ~~$380.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
12	AM5	AMD	Ryzen 9	8.6	$331.00 as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
8	AM5	AMD	Ryzen 7	n/a	$319.94 as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
12	AM5	AMD	Ryzen 9	8.6	$346.65 as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details

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