Intel Pentium G2020

The Intel Pentium G2020 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 55W TDP — about 27.5W per core. Clocks run from 2.9GHz base to 2.9GHz boost.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $34.99 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.