Intel Xeon E5-2680 V3

The Intel Xeon E5-2680 V3 packs 12 cores and 12 threads. Clocks span 2.5GHz base to 3.3GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 120W TDP — about 10W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

At $212.44 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.