AMD FX-8300

The AMD FX-8300 offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Clocks span 3.3GHz base to 3.3GHz boost. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM3+ socket with a 95W TDP — about 11.9W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Its $106.06 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. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.