Intel Xeon E3-1270 V5

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 V5 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 80W TDP — about 20W per core. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 4GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.

Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. At $151.96 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.