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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4690 vs Xeon E5-2650 v4

The Core i5-4690 is quite a bit faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $2.86 more expensive!

  • Up to 26% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 11 months newer
  • Available for $45.73

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 8 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690 has a 55% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690 boosts 31% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4690 draws 21W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 is $2.86 cheaper.

LGA1150
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LGA2011-3
Haswell
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Broadwell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Intel HD 4600
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No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
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2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4690 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?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 E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Core i5-4690 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-4690 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 23/100 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 E5-2650 v4?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4690 scores 23/100, Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 23/100. 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 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 i5-4690 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Core i5-4690 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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