Intel Pentium G4520

The Intel Pentium G4520 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 3.6GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 51W TDP — about 25.5W per core.

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. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.