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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium E5400 vs Xeon E5-2697 v3

The Pentium E5400 is slightly faster than the Xeon E5-2697 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 9 months newer
  • Available for $2702

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.

Scorehelp

Xeon E5-2697 v3 ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2697 v3 has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2697 v3 has 26 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium E5400 has a 4% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Pentium E5400 draws 80W less power.

LGA775
Sockethelp
LGA2011-3
Wolfdale
Codenamehelp
Haswell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium E5400 or Xeon E5-2697 v3?expand_more
The Pentium E5400. It's 29% faster than the Xeon E5-2697 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 63/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Pentium E5400 than Xeon E5-2697 v3?expand_more
29% 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, Pentium E5400 or Xeon E5-2697 v3?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Pentium E5400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium E5400 and Xeon E5-2697 v3?expand_more
Performance: Pentium E5400 scores 49/100, Xeon E5-2697 v3 scores 63/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium E5400 or Xeon E5-2697 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 Pentium E5400 or Xeon E5-2697 v3?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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