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Core i9-10980XE vs Xeon E5-2699A v4
The Core i9-10980XE is much faster than the Xeon E5-2699A v4 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-10980XE35% Score
- Up to 73% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years newer
- Up to 359% cheaper – $1076 vs $1,079.78
- Up to 692% better value for money
Xeon E5-2699A v412% Score
- Up to 359% more expensive – $1,079.78 vs $1076
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.
L3 Cachehelp
Xeon E5-2699A v4 has 30.25 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i9-10980XE has a 25% higher base clock.
LGA2066
Sockethelp
LGA2011-3Cascade Lake-X
Codenamehelp
Broadwell-EPDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2400 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10980XE or Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE. It's 192% faster than the Xeon E5-2699A v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 12/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-10980XE than Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
192% 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 i9-10980XE or Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-10980XE worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10980XE and Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-10980XE scores 35/100, Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 12/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-10980XE or Xeon E5-2699A v4 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 i9-10980XE or Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
The Core i9-10980XE is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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