Intel Core i5-9500F

The Intel Core i5-9500F offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks run from 3GHz base to 4.4GHz boost. 9MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $95.00 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. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.