Do I need a graphics card with this CPU?

No. It has integrated Radeon graphics, so a basic display works without a dedicated card. For modern games you still need a separate GPU.

Which socket and motherboards does it fit?

It uses the AM4 socket. Many AMD 400 and 500 series boards support it, though older boards may need a BIOS update.

Only for light or older titles. Four cores and integrated graphics limit modern games; a dedicated GPU and a stronger CPU are better for that.

Pro chips add business manageability features such as remote management support. Most home users will not notice a difference.

This is an OEM part, so it ships without a cooler. You need to supply your own AM4-compatible cooler.

The gain is modest. If you need more CPU performance, a Ryzen 5 with more cores is a bigger step up.

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