Intel Core i5-4590T

The Intel Core i5-4590T brings 4 cores and 8 threads. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks run from 2GHz base to 2GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 35W TDP — about 8.8W per core.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $167.00 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.