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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-11700 vs Xeon E5-2670 v2

The Core i7-11700 is much faster than the Xeon E5-2670 v2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 201% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 8 months newer
  • Available for $323

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i7-11700 ranks 41 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 4 more threads.

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Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 9 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-11700 boosts 48% higher.

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Core i7-11700 draws 50W less power.

LGA1200
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LGA2011
Rocket Lake
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Ivy Bridge-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
UHD Graphics 750
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-11700 or Xeon E5-2670 v2?expand_more
The Core i7-11700. It's 513% faster than the Xeon E5-2670 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-11700 than Xeon E5-2670 v2?expand_more
513% 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 i7-11700 or Xeon E5-2670 v2?expand_more
The Core i7-11700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-11700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-11700 and Xeon E5-2670 v2?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-11700 scores 49/100, Xeon E5-2670 v2 scores 8/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-11700 or Xeon E5-2670 v2 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 i7-11700 or Xeon E5-2670 v2?expand_more
The Core i7-11700 is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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