Intel Xeon E5-2690 V2

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 V2 brings 10 cores and 10 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3.6GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 130W TDP — about 13W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $249.95 it sits in the mid-range 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.