Processors under $500

2 processors under $500 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $474 to $488.

IntelSpec score 8.3

10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+10 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

+Uses the LGA2066 socket for X-series platforms

−165W thermal design power needs robust cooling

$488.38

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Intel

10 Cores, LGA2066, 165W, Intel

+10 cores for heavy multithreaded workloads

+Boost clock of 4.0 to 4.9 GHz

+Unlocked for overclocking

−165W thermal design power needs strong cooling

−No integrated graphics, needs a separate graphics card

$473.90

as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

processor	Cores	Socket	TDP	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
	10	LGA2066	165W	Intel	Core i9	8.3	$488.38 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
	10	LGA2066	165W	Intel	Core i9	n/a	$473.90 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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