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Processors under $500

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4 processors under $500 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $439 to $479.

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Processor line: Core i7  ×Clear all
BrandIntel4
Cores16181
Threads161241
SocketLGA12003
TDP125W295W1
MakerIntel4
Processor lineCore i910Core i74Ryzen 74Ryzen 91
Integrated graphicsYes2
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz1
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Processor line: Core i7  ×4 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
IntelSpec score 8.8

16 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+16 cores with 24 threads
+Integrated graphics included
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i7

+Integrated graphics included
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$438.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 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
Intel

LGA1200, 95W, Intel, Core i7

+16MB cache for faster data access
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
$443.43
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
16IntelCore i78.8$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$438.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA120095WIntelCore i7n/a$443.43
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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