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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-3360M vs Xeon E5-2698 v3

The Core i5-3360M is quite a bit slower than the Xeon E5-2698 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 52% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 4 months newer
Available for $3226

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Core i5-3360M

327FPS

Xeon E5-2698 v3

324FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i5-3360M

146FPS

Xeon E5-2698 v3

149FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-3360M

209FPS

Xeon E5-2698 v3

215FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-3360M

187FPS

Xeon E5-2698 v3

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-3360M

131FPS

Xeon E5-2698 v3

185FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-3360M

540FPS

Xeon E5-2698 v3

567FPS

Minecraft2011

Destiny 22017

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-3360M

10%

Xeon E5-2698 v3

28%

Xeon E5-2698 v3 ranks 18 points higher.

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Core i5-3360M

Xeon E5-2698 v3

Xeon E5-2698 v3 has 14 more cores.

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Core i5-3360M

Xeon E5-2698 v3

Xeon E5-2698 v3 has 28 more threads.

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Core i5-3360M

3 MB

Xeon E5-2698 v3

40 MB

Xeon E5-2698 v3 has 37 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-3360M

2.8 GHz

Xeon E5-2698 v3

2.3 GHz

Core i5-3360M has a 22% higher base clock.

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Core i5-3360M

3.5 GHz

Xeon E5-2698 v3

3.6 GHz

Xeon E5-2698 v3 boosts 3% higher.

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Core i5-3360M

35W

Xeon E5-2698 v3

135W

Core i5-3360M draws 100W less power.

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Core i5-3360M

Xeon E5-2698 v3

Core i5-3360MXeon E5-2698 v3

LGAG2 (988B)

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LGA2011-3

Ivy Bridge

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Haswell-EP

Mobile

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4000

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No Integrated Graphics

unknown

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-3360M or Xeon E5-2698 v3?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698 v3. It's 180% faster than the Core i5-3360M on average across 100+ games, scoring 28/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2698 v3 than Core i5-3360M?expand_more

180% 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 i5-3360M or Xeon E5-2698 v3?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E5-2698 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 28/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-3360M and Xeon E5-2698 v3?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-3360M scores 10/100, Xeon E5-2698 v3 scores 28/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-3360M or Xeon E5-2698 v3 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 i5-3360M or Xeon E5-2698 v3?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698 v3 is the stronger pick at 28/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.