Intel Core i5-7500T

The Intel Core i5-7500T brings 4 cores and 8 threads. 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. Clocks run from 2.7GHz base to 3.3GHz boost.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $129.13 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.