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Processors under $500

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5 processors under $500 from Intel and AMD. Most cost $439 to $499, and half cost less than $440.

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BrandIntel5
Cores82101
Threads161201
SocketLGA12005LGA11514AM42LGA20662AM51LGA17001
TDP125W495W1
MakerIntel5
Processor lineCore i73Core i92
Integrated graphicsNo1Yes1
Boost clock5.0 to 5.4 GHz3
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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 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 95W, Intel, Core i7

+16MB cache for faster data access
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
+3.8 GHz base clock speed
$443.72
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
10LGA1200125WIntelCore i98.3$439.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$438.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i7n/a$439.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
LGA120095WIntelCore i7n/a$443.72
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
8LGA1200125WIntelCore i9n/a$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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