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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4690 vs Xeon E3-1275 v5

The Core i5-4690 is slightly slower than the Xeon E3-1275 v5 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
Is 1 year and 6 months newer
Available for $350

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

200FPS

205FPS

498FPS

536FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-4690

193FPS

Xeon E3-1275 v5

218FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Xeon E3-1275 v5

221FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4690

573FPS

Xeon E3-1275 v5

593FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4690

601FPS

Xeon E3-1275 v5

621FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4690

182FPS

Xeon E3-1275 v5

190FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-4690

234FPS

Xeon E3-1275 v5

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4690

22%

Xeon E3-1275 v5

41%

Xeon E3-1275 v5 ranks 19 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1275 v5 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Xeon E3-1275 v5

8 MB

Xeon E3-1275 v5 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Xeon E3-1275 v5

3.6 GHz

Xeon E3-1275 v5 has a 6% higher base clock.

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Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Xeon E3-1275 v5

4 GHz

Xeon E3-1275 v5 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4690

84W

Xeon E3-1275 v5

80W

Xeon E3-1275 v5 draws 4W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Xeon E3-1275 v5

Core i5-4690Xeon E3-1275 v5

LGA1150

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LGA1151

Haswell

Codenamehelp

Skylake-DT

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4600

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HD Graphics P530

DDR3

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2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4690 or Xeon E3-1275 v5?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1275 v5. It's 86% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 41/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1275 v5 than Core i5-4690?expand_more

86% 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 i5-4690 or Xeon E3-1275 v5?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1275 v5 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1275 v5 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 41/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4690 and Xeon E3-1275 v5?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4690 scores 22/100, Xeon E3-1275 v5 scores 41/100. 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 E3-1275 v5 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 E3-1275 v5?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1275 v5 is the stronger pick at 41/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.