Intel Celeron G5900

The Intel Celeron G5900 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 3.4GHz boost. 4MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1200 socket with a 58W TDP — about 29W per core. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $50.00 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. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.