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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-740QM vs Xeon E5-2660 v2

The Core i7-740QM is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2660 v2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $189.95
  • Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 3 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i7-740QM ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 6 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 19 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Intel Core i7-740QM Logo
Core i7-740QM
1.733 GHz

Xeon E5-2660 v2 has a 27% higher base clock.

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Intel Core i7-740QM Logo
Core i7-740QM
2.933 GHz

Xeon E5-2660 v2 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-740QM draws 50W less power.

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LGA2011
Clarksfield
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Ivy Bridge-EP
Mobile
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Server/Workstation
None
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No Integrated Graphics
1333 MHz (DDR3)
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-740QM or Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more
The Core i7-740QM. It's 67% faster than the Xeon E5-2660 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-740QM than Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more
67% 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 i7-740QM or Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more
The Core i7-740QM is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-740QM worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 5/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-740QM and Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-740QM scores 5/100, 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 i7-740QM 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 i7-740QM or Xeon E5-2660 v2?expand_more
The Core i7-740QM is the stronger pick at 5/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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