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6 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $340 to $379, and half cost less than $360.

AMDSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 7, Yes

+3D V-Cache technology for larger cache
+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Integrated graphics for use without a graphics card
$372.00-17%List: $449.00
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
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$340.11-8%Was: $369.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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 16:08 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 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i7

+Sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+16MB cache for faster data access
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
$349.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
8AMDRyzen 78.1$372.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
8AM4AMDRyzen 78.1$369.75
as of 11/04/2026 21:41 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i78.1$340.11
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1200IntelCore i78.1$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1151IntelCore i98.1$322.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
LGA1200IntelCore i7n/a$349.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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