AMD FX-8370

The AMD FX-8370 brings 8 cores and 16 threads. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM3+ socket with a 125W TDP — about 15.6W per core. Clocks run from 4GHz base to 4.3GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $252.02 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. 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.