Intel Core i3-4160 Haswell Dual-Core 3.6GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4400 BX80646I34160 Intel Core i3-4160 Haswell Dual-Core 3.6GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4400 BX80646I34160

Pros: very good and very fast!

Cons: no

Pros: ive had both i5s and i3s and the difference if your not rendering or video editing, the i3 will be plenty and then some, bench marks by austin evens and linus and many more show that the i3 is only slower in synthetic benchmarks (or in the margin or error) and areas of those who probably dont use or care. The only way the i5 will show a advantage is with a gpu thats average even enthuasiats may not want to buy, long story short i prefer the i3 beacuase ive owned it before and just love every aspect about it. if you're on the fence, just take the plunge and dont look back.

Cons: like any intel chip is the sub par cooler. i personally think intel should include the cooler that came with 980 extreme chips.

Pros: Speed and more speed, this processor is FAST. Temps stay at a decent range with the stock cooler (30 degrees celsius idle, 55 degrees full load). Paired with 4GB or RAM (1600mhz), my Asrock Z97 Killer motherboard, and my MSI Geforce GTX 770 it handles EVERYTHING I have thrown at it (many hours of gaming).

Cons: Absolutely NONE!

Other Thoughts: This is the go to processor if you are on a sorta tight budget! I highly recommend it!