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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-3427U vs Xeon E5-2689

The Core i5-3427U is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Overwatch 22023

Core i5-3427U

524FPS

Xeon E5-2689

520FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-3427U

125FPS

Xeon E5-2689

139FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-3427U

186FPS

Xeon E5-2689

190FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-3427U

539FPS

Xeon E5-2689

543FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-3427U

328FPS

Xeon E5-2689

326FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-3427U

574FPS

Xeon E5-2689

575FPS

Dota 22013

169FPS

171FPS

370FPS

402FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-3427U

Xeon E5-2689

11%

Xeon E5-2689 ranks 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-3427U

Xeon E5-2689

Xeon E5-2689 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-3427U

Xeon E5-2689

Xeon E5-2689 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-3427U

3 MB

Xeon E5-2689

20 MB

Xeon E5-2689 has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3427U

1.8 GHz

Xeon E5-2689

2.6 GHz

Xeon E5-2689 has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3427U

2.8 GHz

Xeon E5-2689

3.6 GHz

Xeon E5-2689 boosts 29% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-3427U

17W

Xeon E5-2689

115W

Core i5-3427U draws 98W less power.

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Core i5-3427U

Xeon E5-2689

Core i5-3427UXeon E5-2689

Intel BGA 1023

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LGA2011

Ivy Bridge

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Sandy Bridge-EP

Mobile

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4000

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

unknown

RAMhelp

1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-3427U or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-3427U or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-3427U and Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-3427U scores 8/100, Xeon E5-2689 scores 11/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-3427U or Xeon E5-2689 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 i5-3427U or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.