Intel Xeon E5-2698 V4

The Intel Xeon E5-2698 V4 brings 20 cores and 20 threads. Clocks run from 2.2GHz base to 3.6GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 135W TDP — about 6.8W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.

Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. At $315.00 it sits in the high-end processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.