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Processors under $500

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6 processors under $500 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $419 to $499, and half cost less than $429.

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BrandIntel6
Cores85101
Threads163201
SocketLGA11513LGA12003
TDP125W395W3
MakerIntel6
Processor lineCore i95Core i71
Integrated graphicsNo2Yes1
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz64.0 to 4.9 GHz25.5 GHz and up1
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IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores and 16 threads for heavy multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for fast single-threaded performance
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
$409.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.3

10 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Integrated graphics included for use without a discrete GPU
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 95W, Intel

+8 cores with 16 threads for multithreaded work
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
−Uses the older LGA1151 socket
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+Integrated graphics included
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
−Requires an LGA1200 socket motherboard
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
8LGA115195WIntelCore i98.1$409.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.3$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA115195WIntelCore i98.1$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA115195WIntelCore i98.1$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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