Intel Core i5-4670

The Intel Core i5-4670 packs 4 cores and 8 threads. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 3.4GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 84W TDP — about 21W per core.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $49.00, which lands it among budget options. 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.