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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-14900KF vs Xeon E3-1231 v3

The Core i9-14900KF is much faster than the Xeon E3-1231 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$453.01View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 118% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 7 months newer
Up to 126% more expensive – $453.01 vs $250

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Up to 126% cheaper – $250 vs $453.01
Up to 3% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i9-14900KF

423FPS

Xeon E3-1231 v3

193FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-14900KF

310FPS

Xeon E3-1231 v3

182FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-14900KF

576FPS

Xeon E3-1231 v3

517FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i9-14900KF

392FPS

Xeon E3-1231 v3

366FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

266FPS

216FPS

756FPS

498FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-14900KF

804FPS

Xeon E3-1231 v3

573FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-14900KF

225FPS

Xeon E3-1231 v3

200FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i9-14900KF

73%

Xeon E3-1231 v3

37%

Core i9-14900KF ranks 36 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-14900KF

Xeon E3-1231 v3

Core i9-14900KF has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-14900KF

Xeon E3-1231 v3

Core i9-14900KF has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-14900KF

36 MB

Xeon E3-1231 v3

8 MB

Core i9-14900KF has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz

Xeon E3-1231 v3

3.4 GHz

Xeon E3-1231 v3 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900KF

6 GHz

Xeon E3-1231 v3

3.8 GHz

Core i9-14900KF boosts 58% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-14900KF

125W

Xeon E3-1231 v3

80W

Xeon E3-1231 v3 draws 45W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-14900KF

$453.01

Xeon E3-1231 v3

Core i9-14900KFXeon E3-1231 v3

LGA1700

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LGA1150

Raptor Lake-R

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Haswell-WS

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-14900KF or Xeon E3-1231 v3?expand_more

The Core i9-14900KF. It's 97% faster than the Xeon E3-1231 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-14900KF than Xeon E3-1231 v3?expand_more

97% 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 i9-14900KF or Xeon E3-1231 v3?expand_more

The Core i9-14900KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-14900KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 73/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-14900KF and Xeon E3-1231 v3?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-14900KF scores 73/100, Xeon E3-1231 v3 scores 37/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-14900KF or Xeon E3-1231 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 i9-14900KF or Xeon E3-1231 v3?expand_more

The Core i9-14900KF is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.