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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-5650U vs Xeon E5-2673 v3

The Core i7-5650U is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2673 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 6 months newer
  • Available for $426
  • Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E5-2673 v3 ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2673 v3 has 10 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2673 v3 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2673 v3 has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2673 v3 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-5650U boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-5650U draws 90W less power.

Intel BGA 1168
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LGA2011-3
Broadwell-U
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Haswell-EP
Mobile
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Server/Workstation
Intel HD 6000
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No Integrated Graphics
1866 MHz (DDR3)
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2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-5650U or Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2673 v3. It's 24% faster than the Core i7-5650U on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2673 v3 than Core i7-5650U?expand_more
24% 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 i7-5650U or Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2673 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E5-2673 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-5650U and Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-5650U scores 21/100, Xeon E5-2673 v3 scores 26/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-5650U or Xeon E5-2673 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 i7-5650U or Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2673 v3 is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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