Intel Celeron G4900

The Intel Celeron G4900 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. 2MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks run from 3.1GHz base to 3.1GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $39.01 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.