Need CPU Recommendations for a Server

[Liam1]

I'm planning on hosting a modded Minecraft server (1.12.2, 15ish mods, 10 or so players peak hours). I already have an LGA 1155 motherboard. Out of the CPUs listed here, which ones would you recommend for optimal performance?

[VinZie]

I really would just rent a small server at that point I know it isn't more fun to compute with but it'll just run all day and use your power/add to your power bill and renting the server usually provides a dashboard that is easier to modify things with. Not that running/modifying a Minecraft server is hard.

 

But if you HAVE TOO the processor I would recommend is the i5-2400.