Intel Xeon E5-2620 V2

The Intel Xeon E5-2620 V2 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 2.1GHz base to 2.6GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 80W TDP — about 13.3W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Its $32.02 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.