Intel Xeon E5-1650 V4

The Intel Xeon E5-1650 V4 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 140W TDP — about 23.3W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 3.6GHz base to 4GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

At $146.47 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. 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.