AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X packs 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 3.5GHz base to 3.7GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

At $65.99 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. 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.