Intel Celeron G3950

The Intel Celeron G3950 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 51W TDP — about 25.5W per core. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3GHz boost. 2MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 610 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Intel, 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.