Intel Core i5-7400T

The Intel Core i5-7400T packs 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 2.4GHz base to 3GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 35W TDP — about 8.8W per core. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $78.02 it sits in the budget processor bracket. 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.