- Is the i3-4360 good for gaming?
- Only for older or light titles. Two cores and HD Graphics 4600 fall well short of what current games expect, so pair it with a dedicated GPU only for retro or low-demand play.
- Which socket and motherboards does it fit?
- It uses the LGA1150 socket, so it needs an 8-series or 9-series chipset board such as H81, B85, H87, Z87, H97 or Z97. It will not fit LGA1151 or newer boards.
- Does it come with a cooler?
- The boxed retail version includes an Intel stock cooler, which is adequate at 54 W. A tray or OEM chip may ship without one.
- How does it compare with the i3-4160 or i5-4460?
- It is a faster-clocked i3-4160 with the same two cores and four threads. An i5-4460 has four real cores and is the better pick for gaming or multitasking.
- Does it need a graphics card?
- No. HD Graphics 4600 drives a display for desktop work and video, but a dedicated card is needed for serious 3D work or gaming.
- What memory does it support?
- Dual-channel DDR3, officially up to 1600 MHz, on a compatible LGA1150 motherboard.
- Where is the Intel Core i3-4360 Processor cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $41.98, as of our latest check.