Processors under $400

4 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $322 to $391.

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

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 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

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

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
8	LGA1151	Intel	Core i7	7.7	$388.88 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
6	LGA1700	Intel	Core i5	n/a	$391.94 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8	LGA1200	Intel	Core i7	8.1	$379.99 as of 11/04/2026 23:33 PST - Details
8	LGA1151	Intel	Core i9	8.1	$322.02 as of 11/04/2026 23:34 PST - Details

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