Intel Xeon E5-2687W

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W packs 8 cores and 16 threads. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 150W TDP — about 18.8W per core. Clocks run from 3.1GHz base to 3.8GHz 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 $209.95 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. 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.