AMD A10-7850K

The AMD A10-7850K offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Integrated Radeon R7 (on-die) graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks run from 3.7GHz base to 4GHz boost. It drops into the FM2+ socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $128.02 it sits in the budget processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.