AMD A4-4000

The AMD A4-4000 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks run from 3GHz base to 3GHz boost. Integrated Radeon HD 7480D graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the FM2 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $68.49, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.