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Processors under $500

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2 processors under $500 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $405 to $469.

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BrandAMD2
Cores16181
Threads161321
SocketLGA12005LGA11514AM42LGA20662AM51LGA17001
MakerAMD2
Processor lineRyzen 71Ryzen 91
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AMDSpec score 9.1

16 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9

+16 cores and 32 threads for heavy workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+AM4 socket uses an older platform
−AM4 socket is an older platform
$404.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 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
$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
16AM4AMDRyzen 99.1$404.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
8AM4AMDRyzen 78.1$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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