Intel Xeon E5-2643 V4

The Intel Xeon E5-2643 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 135W TDP — about 22.5W per core. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 3.7GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $2300.00 it sits in the premium processor bracket. 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.