Intel Xeon E5-1650 V4

The Intel Xeon E5-1650 V4 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 140W TDP — about 23.3W per core. Clocks span 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. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.