AMD Phenom II X4 955

The AMD Phenom II X4 955 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks run from 3.2GHz base to 3.2GHz boost. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 125W TDP — about 31.3W per core. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. 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. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.