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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-4770HQ vs Xeon E5-2698B v3

The Core i7-4770HQ is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2698B v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-4770HQ

516FPS

Xeon E5-2698B v3

517FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-4770HQ

198FPS

Xeon E5-2698B v3

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-4770HQ

176FPS

Xeon E5-2698B v3

185FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-4770HQ

324FPS

Xeon E5-2698B v3

324FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-4770HQ

562FPS

Xeon E5-2698B v3

567FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-4770HQ

590FPS

Xeon E5-2698B v3

595FPS

World of Warcraft2004

192FPS

194FPS

471FPS

485FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-4770HQ

24%

Xeon E5-2698B v3

30%

Xeon E5-2698B v3 ranks 6 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-4770HQ

Xeon E5-2698B v3

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-4770HQ

Xeon E5-2698B v3

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-4770HQ

6 MB

Xeon E5-2698B v3

40 MB

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 34 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-4770HQ

2.2 GHz

Xeon E5-2698B v3

2 GHz

Core i7-4770HQ has a 10% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-4770HQ

3.4 GHz

Xeon E5-2698B v3

3.4 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i7-4770HQ

47W

Xeon E5-2698B v3

135W

Core i7-4770HQ draws 88W less power.

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Core i7-4770HQ

Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core i7-4770HQXeon E5-2698B v3

Intel BGA 1364

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LGA2011-3

Crystalwell

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Haswell-EP

Mobile

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 5200

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-4770HQ or Xeon E5-2698B v3?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698B v3. It's 25% faster than the Core i7-4770HQ on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2698B v3 than Core i7-4770HQ?expand_more

25% 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 i7-4770HQ or Xeon E5-2698B v3?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698B v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E5-2698B v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-4770HQ and Xeon E5-2698B v3?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-4770HQ scores 24/100, Xeon E5-2698B v3 scores 30/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-4770HQ or Xeon E5-2698B v3 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 i7-4770HQ or Xeon E5-2698B v3?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698B v3 is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.