Intel Xeon E5-2690 V3

The Intel Xeon E5-2690 V3 offers 12 cores and 12 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 135W TDP — about 11.3W per core. Clocks run from 2.6GHz base to 3.5GHz boost.

Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. 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. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.