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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-14700F vs Xeon E5-2660 v2

The Core i7-14700F is much faster than the Xeon E5-2660 v2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 279% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 6 months newer
Available for $359

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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

Core i7-14700F

223FPS

Xeon E5-2660 v2

179FPS

League of Legends2009

391FPS

103FPS

Minecraft2011

804FPS

581FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i7-14700F

175FPS

Xeon E5-2660 v2

146FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-14700F

326FPS

Xeon E5-2660 v2

336FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-14700F

258FPS

Xeon E5-2660 v2

208FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-14700F

287FPS

Xeon E5-2660 v2

169FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-14700F

66%

Xeon E5-2660 v2

Core i7-14700F ranks 63 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-14700F

Xeon E5-2660 v2

Core i7-14700F has 10 more cores.

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Core i7-14700F

Xeon E5-2660 v2

Core i7-14700F has 8 more threads.

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Core i7-14700F

33 MB

Xeon E5-2660 v2

25 MB

Core i7-14700F has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz

Xeon E5-2660 v2

2.2 GHz

Xeon E5-2660 v2 has a 5% higher base clock.

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Core i7-14700F

5.4 GHz

Xeon E5-2660 v2

3 GHz

Core i7-14700F boosts 80% higher.

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Core i7-14700F

65W

Xeon E5-2660 v2

95W

Core i7-14700F draws 30W less power.

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Core i7-14700F

Xeon E5-2660 v2

Core i7-14700FXeon E5-2660 v2

LGA1700

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LGA2011

Raptor Lake-R

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Ivy Bridge-EP

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-14700F or Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F. It's 2067% faster than the Xeon E5-2660 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more

2067% 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 i7-14700F or Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-14700F and Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-14700F scores 65/100, Xeon E5-2660 v2 scores 3/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-14700F or Xeon E5-2660 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 i7-14700F or Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.