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Best processors under $300

The strongest processors we track that stay under $300, ranked so the most capable option within budget comes first. Every link goes straight to the product page.

  1. 1
    AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
    6c/12t · 5.4 GHz boost · Zen 5 · AM5
    €244.28
    at Micro Center
    Buy
  2. 2
    AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
    6c/12t · 5.3 GHz boost · Zen 4 · AM5
    €223.07
    at Newegg
    Buy

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