Intel Xeon E5-2643 V2

The Intel Xeon E5-2643 V2 brings 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 130W TDP — about 21.7W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.5GHz base to 3.8GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

At $229.95 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. 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.