The Best Mid-Range Intel and AMD Processors for a Home Computer

Unlike CPUs at the high end, mid-range processor strike an important balance between the cost of the processor and its performance. This list of the best mid-range CPUs will show you what to look for in a mid-range processor so you get the most for your money. The following processors from Intel and AMD are covered in this list of the Top 5 CPUs for Mid-Range PCs:. The Intel Core 2 Duo E7500, AMD Phenom II X3 720, Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, Intel Core i5 750, AMD Phenom II X4 965.