CPU ($100) is the heart of any device when the point comes to the speed and processing of data. A Good processor process data fastly and enhance overall system performance. At present, mostly multi-core processor is used because it is powered by the latest technology that helps to reduce power consumption and process multiple tasks at a time.
If you are looking for a budget processor under $100 for improving your old system performance then choose a CPU wisely that can be fitted on the motherboard that you have. There are so many processor manufacturer brands in the market but two are mainly considered ( Intel & AMD) when the point comes to choose the best processor.
System performance is measured by its clock speed, if the clock rate will high your CPU can process more instructions.
We have compiled a list of best processors under 100 dollars after research of available products in the market. Because it’s very difficult for a newbie to choose which processor will best for handling their system tasks. Our list will help to save your research time, and give you an Idea which product do we need to select for your system that you have.
These are the points you need to keep in mind before buying a CPU.
1. Number of cores | 2. Clock speed (GHz) | 3. Fits on the motherboard that has
1. Intel Core i3-9100F Desktop Processor (BX80684i39100F)
| Core Family | Coffee Lake |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Quad-Core & 4 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.6 GHz Base Clock & 4.2 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 65W |
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2. AMD FX-6350 Desktop Processor (FD6350FRHKHBX)
| Core Family | Vishera |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 6-Core & 6 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.9 GHz Base Clock & 4.2 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 125W |
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3. AMD RYZEN 5 1600 6 Desktop Processor (YD1600BBAEBOX)
| Core Family | Summit Ridge |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 6-Core & 12 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.2 GHz Base Clock & 3.6 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 65W |
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4. Intel Core i7-2600 Desktop Processor (BX80623I72600)
| Core Family | Sandy Bridge |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Quad-Core & 8 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.4 GHz Base Clock & 3.8 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 95W |
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5. Intel Core i5-4590 Processor (BX80646I54590)
| Core Family | Haswell |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Quad-Core & 4 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.3 GHz Base Clock & 3.7 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 84W |
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6. Intel Core i5-3570K Desktop Processor (BX80637I53570K)
| Core Family | Ivy Bridge |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Quad-Core & 4 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.4 GHz Base Clock & 3.8 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 77W |
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7. Intel Core i5-4460 Processor – (BX80646I54460)
| Core Family | Haswell |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Quad-Core & 4 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.2 GHz Base Clock & 3.4 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 84W |
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8. AMD RYZEN 3 2200G Desktop Processor (YD2200C5FBBOX)
| Core Family | Raven Ridge |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Quad-Core & 4 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.5 GHz Base Clock & 3.7 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 65W |
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9. Intel Pentium G4400 Desktop Processor (BX80662G4400)
| Core Family | Skylake |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Dual-Core & 2 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.3 GHz Base Clock |
| Thermal Design Power | 54W |
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10. AMD RYZEN 3 1200 Desktop Processor (YD1200BBAEBOX)
| Core Family | Summit Ridge |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Quad-Core & 4 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.1 GHz Base Clock & 3.4 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 65W |
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11. AMD Athlon 200GE Desktop Processor (YD200GC6FBBOX)
| Core Family | AMD Athlon™ |
|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | Quad-Core & 4 Threads |
| GPU Clock & Boost Speed | 3.2 GHz Base Clock & 3.7 GHz Boost Speed |
| Thermal Design Power | 35W |
