AMD Phenom II X6 1075T

The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T offers 6 cores and 12 threads. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 95W TDP — about 15.8W per core. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

At $108.02 it sits in the budget processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. 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.