AMD FX-6300

The AMD FX-6300 brings 6 cores and 12 threads. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM3+ socket with a 95W TDP — about 15.8W per core. Clocks span 3.5GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Its $78.02 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.