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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10850K vs Xeon E5-2640 v3

The Core i9-10850K is much faster than the Xeon E5-2640 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 51% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years newer
  • Available for $939

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i9-10850K ranks 10 points higher.

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Core i9-10850K has 2 more cores.

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Core i9-10850K has 4 more threads.

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Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10850K has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10850K boosts 53% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2640 v3 draws 35W less power.

LGA1200
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LGA2011-3
Comet Lake
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Haswell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
UHD Graphics 630
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No Integrated Graphics
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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1866 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10850K or Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
The Core i9-10850K. It's 34% faster than the Xeon E5-2640 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 39/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-10850K than Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
34% 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 i9-10850K or Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
The Core i9-10850K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-10850K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 39/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10850K and Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-10850K scores 39/100, Xeon E5-2640 v3 scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-10850K or Xeon E5-2640 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 i9-10850K or Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
The Core i9-10850K is the stronger pick at 39/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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