Best CPUs under $300 (2026)

Every cpu in our catalogue with a launch price under $300, ranked by the same 0–100 score computed from verified specs — so you see genuine value, not the cheapest thing we could find. See how we score.

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   Intel Core i5 13500T66/100 · from $232

   Home office workstations · General computing/multitasking · Compact PCs (SFF builds)

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   Intel Core i5 13600KF66/100 · from $294

   general use · high performance tasks

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3. 3

   Intel Core i5 1360062/100 · from $255

   productivity · general use

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   Intel Core i5 1350062/100 · from $232

   Content Creation · Productivity & Multitasking · Mid-to-High-End Gaming

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   AMD Ryzen 5 560060/100 · from $199

   The AMD Ryzen processors are a line of x86-64 microprocessors manufactured by AMD, based on the Zen microarchitecture. They include models like Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, and Ryzen 7 for personal computer use. Consumer desktop Ryzens typically support Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT).

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   Intel Core i5 13600T55/100 · from $255

   General productivity · Compact PCs (SFF) · Home/Office workstations

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   AMD Ryzen 5 760052/100 · from $229

   All-purpose computing

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   AMD Ryzen 7 5700X52/100 · from $299

   General computing

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   Intel Core i5 12490F50/100 · from $245

   Workstations · Productivity · Dedicated GPU builds

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    AMD Ryzen 5 5600X50/100 · from $299

    AMD's Ryzen processors are x86-64 microprocessors manufactured by AMD and are based on the Zen microarchitecture. The product line includes various models across Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7, and Ryzen 9 categories. Some consumer desktop Ryzens support Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT).

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