Intel Pentium G840

The Intel Pentium G840 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.

Clocks run from 2.8GHz base to 2.8GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.