AMD FX-8370

The AMD FX-8370 offers 8 cores and 16 threads. It drops into the AM3+ socket with a 125W TDP — about 15.6W per core. Clocks span 4GHz base to 4.3GHz boost. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Its $252.02 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.