Intel Celeron G465

The Intel Celeron G465 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. 2MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 35W TDP — about 17.5W per core. Clocks run from 1.9GHz base to 1.9GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. 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. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.