Intel Core i5-8500T

The Intel Core i5-8500T packs 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 35W TDP — about 5.8W per core. 9MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks span 2.1GHz base to 3.5GHz boost.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $84.15 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. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.