Intel Xeon E5-2687W V2

The Intel Xeon E5-2687W V2 brings 8 cores and 16 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 4GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 150W TDP — about 18.8W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $591.10 it sits in the premium processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.