AMD Phenom II X6 1055T

The AMD Phenom II X6 1055T packs 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 125W TDP — about 20.8W per core. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 2.8GHz base to 2.8GHz boost.

Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Expect to pay around $108.02, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.