Intel Pentium G3450

The Intel Pentium G3450 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 53W TDP — about 26.5W per core. Clocks run from 3.4GHz base to 3.4GHz boost.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Its $115.10 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. 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.