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1 processors under $500 from Intel and AMD. Price: $499.99.

IntelSpec score 9.5

24 Cores, Intel, Core i9, No

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+32 threads for multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.5 GHz and up
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Locked multiplier limits overclocking
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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24IntelCore i99.5$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

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