Intel Xeon E5-1620 V4

The Intel Xeon E5-1620 V4 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.5GHz base to 3.8GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 140W TDP — about 35W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

Its $232.12 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.