AMD A10-7870K

The AMD A10-7870K offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks run from 3.9GHz base to 4.1GHz boost. Integrated Radeon R7 (on-die) graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the FM2+ socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core.

Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. 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.