Intel Pentium G2030

The Intel Pentium G2030 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 55W TDP — about 27.5W per core. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.

Clocks span 3GHz base to 3GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. 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.