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. AMD FX-8320E FX-Series 8-Core
- Frequency: 3.2/4.0GHZ (Base/Overdrive)
- Cores: 8
- Cache: 8/8MB (L2/L3)
- Socket Type: AM3+
- Power Wattage: 95W
2. AMD FX-6300 6-Core
- Frequency: 3.5/4.1GHZ (Base/Overdrive)
- Cores: 6. Supported Technologies: AES, AVX, FMA4
- Cache: 6/8MB (L2/L3)
- Socket Type: AM3+
- Power Wattage: 95W
3. AMD FX-4300 4-Core
- Amd Fx-4300 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.80 GHz Processor
- Socket Am3+retail Pack – 4 Mb – 4 Mb Cache
- 4 Ghz Overclocking Speed – 32 Nm
- Power Wattage 95 W
4. AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Processor
- 3.4 GHz Precision Boost (up to 3.45 GHz with XFR)
- True quad-core, unlocked CPU architecture
- Maximum system memory speed is 2667mhz. Large 10MB total cache
5. AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Processor
- Built-In Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
- 4 Cores UNLOCKED
- Frequency: 3.7 GHz Max Boost
- Socket Type: AM4. Max System Memory Speed : 2667MHz
- Thermal Solution: Wraith Stealth Cooler
6. Intel Core i3-8100 Processor 4 Cores
- 4 Cores / 4 Threads
- 3.60 GHz / 6 MB Cache
- Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets
- Intel Optane Memory Supported
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
7. AMD FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core
- Platform: Desktop
- Frequency: 4.0/4.2GHZ (Base/Overdrive)
- Cores: 8
- Cache: 8/8MB (L2/L3)
- Socket Type: AM3+
- Power Wattage: 125W
8. AMD A6-7400K Dual-Core Processor
- Core count: 2
- Frequency: 3.5/ 3.9 GHz
- L2 cache: 1 MB
- Socket: socket FM2+
- Max thermal design power: 65W
- Socket FM2+
9. AMD FX-8300 Vishera 8-Core Processor
- Processor Speed: 3.30 GHz
- Socket Size: 32 nm
10. Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor
- Core Count: 4
- Intel Smart Cache: 6 MB
- Max Turbo Frequency: 3.6 GHz
- Max Thermal Design Power: 77 W
