Core i7-9700KF vs Xeon E5-2670 v2
The Core i7-9700KF is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2670 v2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i7-9700KF has a 44% higher base clock.
LGA1151
Sockethelp
LGA2011Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
Ivy Bridge-EPDesktop
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR3Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-9700KF or Xeon E5-2670 v2?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 i7-9700KF or Xeon E5-2670 v2?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 i7-9700KF and Xeon E5-2670 v2?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-9700KF scores 41/100, Xeon E5-2670 v2 scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-9700KF or Xeon E5-2670 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 i7-9700KF or Xeon E5-2670 v2?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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