Intel Xeon E5-2680

The Intel Xeon E5-2680 offers 8 cores and 16 threads. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 130W TDP — about 16.3W per core. Clocks run from 2.7GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip.

Its $110.00 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.