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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-5775R vs Xeon E5-2666 v3

The Core i7-5775R is slightly faster than the Xeon E5-2666 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 months newer
  • Available for $384

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E5-2666 v3 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 19 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-5775R has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-5775R boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-5775R draws 70W less power.

Intel BGA 1364
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LGA2011-3
Broadwell
Codenamehelp
Haswell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Iris Pro Graphics 6200
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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 i7-5775R or Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
The Core i7-5775R. It's 29% faster than the Xeon E5-2666 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-5775R than Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
29% 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 i7-5775R or Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
The Core i7-5775R is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-5775R worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 24/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-5775R and Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-5775R scores 24/100, Xeon E5-2666 v3 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-5775R or Xeon E5-2666 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 i7-5775R or Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
The Core i7-5775R is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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