Intel Xeon E5-4620

The Intel Xeon E5-4620 brings 8 cores and 16 threads. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 2.2GHz base to 2.6GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011 socket with a 95W TDP — about 11.9W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $58.77 it sits in the budget 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. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.