Processors under $400

4 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $305 to $391.

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 16:09 PST - Details

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 16:08 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

$387.83

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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

$379.00-5%Was: ~~$397.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
16	LGA1700	Intel	Core i9	n/a	$304.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
6	LGA1700	Intel	Core i5	n/a	$391.94 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20	LGA1700	Intel	Core i7	9.1	$387.83 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
16	LGA1700	Intel	Core i9	n/a	$379.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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