Intel Xeon E5-1660 V3

The Intel Xeon E5-1660 V3 packs 8 cores and 16 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 140W TDP — about 17.5W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

Its $198.95 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.