Processors under $600

2 processors under $600 from Intel and AMD. Prices run $510 to $599.

IntelSpec score 9.2

24 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 9, Yes

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores

+Boost clock up to 5.7 GHz

+24 threads for parallel workloads

$509.59

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

AMDSpec score 8.6

12 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 9

+12 cores and 24 threads for heavy workloads

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

+AM4 socket uses an older platform

−AM4 socket is an older platform

$599.95

as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

processor	Cores	Maker	Processor line	Integrated graphics	Boost clock	Spec score	Price
	24	Intel	Core Ultra 9	Yes	5.5 GHz and up	9.2	$509.59 as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
	12	AMD	Ryzen 9			8.6	$599.95 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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