AMD Phenom II X4 805

The AMD Phenom II X4 805 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 2.5GHz base to 2.5GHz boost. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.