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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-2670QM vs Xeon E5-2650

The Core i7-2670QM is slightly faster than the Xeon E5-2650 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games

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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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League of Legends2009

Core i7-2670QM

124FPS

Xeon E5-2650

122FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-2670QM

169FPS

Xeon E5-2650

169FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-2670QM

378FPS

Xeon E5-2650

379FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-2670QM

328FPS

Xeon E5-2650

329FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-2670QM

524FPS

Xeon E5-2650

525FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

186FPS

185FPS

369FPS

364FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-2670QM

208FPS

Xeon E5-2650

208FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-2670QM

Xeon E5-2650

Core i7-2670QM ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-2670QM

Xeon E5-2650

Xeon E5-2650 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-2670QM

Xeon E5-2650

Xeon E5-2650 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-2670QM

6 MB

Xeon E5-2650

20 MB

Xeon E5-2650 has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-2670QM

2.2 GHz

Xeon E5-2650

2 GHz

Core i7-2670QM has a 10% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-2670QM

3.1 GHz

Xeon E5-2650

2.8 GHz

Core i7-2670QM boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-2670QM

45W

Xeon E5-2650

95W

Core i7-2670QM draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-2670QM

Xeon E5-2650

$45.73

Core i7-2670QMXeon E5-2650

LGAG2 (988B)

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LGA2011

Sandy Bridge

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Sandy Bridge-EP

Mobile

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 3000

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No Integrated Graphics

unknown

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2670QM or Xeon E5-2650?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 i7-2670QM or Xeon E5-2650?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 i7-2670QM and Xeon E5-2650?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-2670QM scores 8/100, Xeon E5-2650 scores 6/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-2670QM or Xeon E5-2650 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 i7-2670QM or Xeon E5-2650?expand_more

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