# The best cheap processor in 2025: my top picks based on dozens of hours of testing

> So what makes a chip one of the best cheap processors in 2025? It’s a question I’ve had to look at pretty seriously when rewriting this guide, since price alone isn’t enough.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/news/best-cheap-processors?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68db2515e428efd5ccd99b94)
- **Published:** 2025-09-30
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #nothing #intel #amd #cheap #processor #based #chip #dozens
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