Intel Core i5-6402P

The Intel Core i5-6402P packs 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 2.8GHz base to 3.4GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 510 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $142.00 it sits in the budget processor bracket. 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.