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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7700X vs Xeon E5-2689

The Ryzen 7 7700X is much faster than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 222% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 9 months newer
Available for $239.99

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

224FPS

189FPS

745FPS

396FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 7 7700X

411FPS

Xeon E5-2689

137FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 7 7700X

263FPS

Xeon E5-2689

209FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 7700X

790FPS

Xeon E5-2689

542FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 7 7700X

828FPS

Xeon E5-2689

575FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 7 7700X

301FPS

Xeon E5-2689

170FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Ryzen 7 7700X

250FPS

Xeon E5-2689

243FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 7 7700X

69%

Xeon E5-2689

11%

Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 58 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

32 MB

20 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz

Xeon E5-2689

2.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 73% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 7 7700X

5.4 GHz

Xeon E5-2689

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 50% higher.

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Ryzen 7 7700X

105W

Xeon E5-2689

115W

Ryzen 7 7700X draws 10W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

$239.99

Xeon E5-2689

Ryzen 7 7700XXeon E5-2689

AM5

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LGA2011

Raphael

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Sandy Bridge-EP

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Radeon Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

5200 MHz (DDR5)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 7700X or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 527% faster than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

527% 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, Ryzen 7 7700X or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 7700X and Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 7700X scores 69/100, Xeon E5-2689 scores 11/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 7 7700X or Xeon E5-2689 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 Ryzen 7 7700X or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.