Intel Core i5-4430

The Intel Core i5-4430 packs 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 84W TDP — about 21W per core. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3GHz boost.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $45.78, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.