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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4690 vs Xeon E3-1226 v3

The Core i5-4690 is slightly faster than the Xeon E3-1226 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

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Available for $213

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

201FPS

200FPS

499FPS

497FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-4690

193FPS

Xeon E3-1226 v3

192FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Xeon E3-1226 v3

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4690

573FPS

Xeon E3-1226 v3

572FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4690

601FPS

Xeon E3-1226 v3

600FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4690

182FPS

Xeon E3-1226 v3

182FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-4690

234FPS

Xeon E3-1226 v3

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-4690

22%

Xeon E3-1226 v3

31%

Xeon E3-1226 v3 ranks 9 points higher.

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6 MB

8 MB

Xeon E3-1226 v3 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Xeon E3-1226 v3

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Xeon E3-1226 v3

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4690 boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4690

84W

Xeon E3-1226 v3

84W

Pricehelp

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Xeon E3-1226 v3

Core i5-4690Xeon E3-1226 v3

LGA1150

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LGA1150

Haswell

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Haswell-WS

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4600

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Intel HD P4600

DDR3

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4690 or Xeon E3-1226 v3?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 i5-4690 or Xeon E3-1226 v3?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 i5-4690 and Xeon E3-1226 v3?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4690 scores 22/100, Xeon E3-1226 v3 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-4690 or Xeon E3-1226 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 i5-4690 or Xeon E3-1226 v3?expand_more

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