AMD A6-6420K

The AMD A6-6420K packs 2 cores and 4 threads. Integrated Radeon HD 8000 Series graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the FM2 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks run from 4GHz base to 4.2GHz boost.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. 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. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.