Processors under $400

4 processors under $400 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $338 to $378.

IntelSpec score 8.8

20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes

+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores

+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+20 threads for parallel workloads

$338.00-9%Was: ~~$371.59~~

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

BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.3

10 Cores, LGA2066, 140W

+Ten cores and twenty threads for heavy workloads

+3.3GHz base clock speed

+Uses the LGA2066 socket

−140W thermal design power needs robust cooling

−Requires an X299 motherboard

$365.26

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9

+20 threads for heavy multitasking

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz

+Unlocked for overclocking

−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling

$378.02

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

IntelSpec score 8.5

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores

+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz

+20 threads for multitasking

$339.00

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
20		Intel	Core Ultra 7	8.8	$338.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
10	LGA2066			8.3	$365.26 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
	LGA1200	Intel	Core i9	n/a	$378.02 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
14		Intel	Core i5	8.5	$339.00 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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