AMD FX-4300

The AMD FX-4300 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the AM3+ socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Clocks run from 3.8GHz base to 3.8GHz boost. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Its $44.04 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.