Intel Xeon E5-1620
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.6 - 3.8 GHz
Socket: LGA2011
TDP: 130W
Price: $18.95 from Amazon
Intel Xeon E5-1620
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.6 - 3.8 GHz
Socket
LGA2011
TDP
130W
Best price from Amazon
$18.95
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Overview
The Intel Xeon E5-1620 packs 4 cores and 8 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 3.8GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 130W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.
Its $18.95 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 130 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA2011 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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