Intel Core i5-750S

The Intel Core i5-750S offers 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1156 socket with a 82W TDP — about 20.5W per core. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 2.4GHz base to 2.4GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

Its $177.99 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. 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. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.