Intel Xeon E5-2640 V2

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 V2 brings 8 cores and 16 threads. Clocks span 2GHz base to 2.5GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 95W TDP — about 11.9W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

Expect to pay around $65.00, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.