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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-9100 vs Xeon E5-2650 v4

The Core i3-9100 is quite a bit faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $62.29 more expensive!

  • Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 856% cheaper$108.02 vs $45.73
  • Up to 1191% better value for money
  • Up to 856% more expensive$45.73 vs $108.02

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Core i3-9100 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-9100 has a 64% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-9100 boosts 45% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-9100 draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 is $62.29 cheaper.

LGA1151
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LGA2011-3
Coffee Lake
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Broadwell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
UHD Graphics 630
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No Integrated Graphics
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-9100 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Core i3-9100. It's 23% faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 27/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i3-9100 than Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
23% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-9100 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Core i3-9100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i3-9100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 27/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-9100 and Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-9100 scores 27/100, Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i3-9100 or Xeon E5-2650 v4 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-9100 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Core i3-9100 is the stronger pick at 27/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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