Intel Core i7-2700K

The Intel Core i7-2700K offers 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks run from 3.5GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.