Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms Xeon E5-2420 v2 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 699 days newer than Xeon E5-2420 v2.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2
- Consumes up to 12% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700K - 80 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Performs up to 13% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Xeon E5-2420 v2 - 251 vs 223 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2 doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
251
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.72/FPS
100%
Price, $
$180
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Server/Workstation • Sep 1st, 2013
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2 | vs | Intel Core i7-6700K |
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Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Aug 1st, 2015 |
Xeon E5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge EN | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
2.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
80 W | TDP | 91 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |