Intel Pentium G3250T

The Intel Pentium G3250T offers 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks span 2.8GHz base to 2.8GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 35W TDP — about 17.5W per core.

3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. 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. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.