Intel Core i3-3210

The Intel Core i3-3210 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.2GHz base to 3.2GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 55W TDP — about 27.5W per core.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $159.00, which lands it among mid-range options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.