Intel Xeon E5-2680 V3
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 12C / 12T
Clock: 2.5 - 3.3 GHz
Socket: LGA2011-3
TDP: 120W
Price: $212.44 from Amazon

Intel Xeon E5-2680 V3
Cores
12C / 12T
Clock
2.5 - 3.3 GHz
Socket
LGA2011-3
TDP
120W
Best price from Amazon
$212.44
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Overview
The Intel Xeon E5-2680 V3 brings 12 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 120W TDP — about 10W per core. Clocks run from 2.5GHz base to 3.3GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $212.44 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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 120 W |
| CPU Cores | 12 |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Haswell |
| Integrated Graphics | None |




