Worskstation builds

A mid-range workstationL

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gVkR4q
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gVkR4q/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Xeon E5-2650 2GHz 8-Core Processor ($103.89 @ Newegg Marketplace)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L12S 55.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Supermicro - X9SRA ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($215.05 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin - PROLINE 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.96 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Memory: Mushkin - PROLINE 16GB (1 x 16GB) Registered DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.96 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Micron - 1100 2TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($296.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Micron - 1100 2TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($296.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Micron - 1100 2TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($296.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Micron - 1100 2TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($296.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: AMD - Radeon Pro WX 5100 8GB Video Card ($379.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - PRIME Titanium 600W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular Fanless ATX Power Supply ($188.43 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Nixeus - NX-EDG27S 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($429.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Ducky - DK9087 Shine 3 TKL Red LED Backlit (Brown Cherry MX) Wired Standard Keyboard
Mouse: Mionix - Castor Wired Optical Mouse ($67.54 @ Amazon)
Total: $2821.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-23 15:01 EDT-0400

>>78
It could be if you're storing lots of data and set it to work longer. Basically any computing task can be done with weaker CPU if you allocate more time to it, but you can't compensate lack of storage.