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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1226 v3 vs Core i7-1068NG7

The Xeon E3-1226 v3 is slightly slower than the Core i7-1068NG7 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 50% cheaper – $213 vs $320
Up to 32% better value for money

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Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 4 months newer
Up to 50% more expensive – $320 vs $213

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1226 v3

325FPS

Core i7-1068NG7

327FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E3-1226 v3

517FPS

Core i7-1068NG7

520FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1226 v3

192FPS

Core i7-1068NG7

215FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1226 v3

200FPS

Core i7-1068NG7

204FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1226 v3

600FPS

Core i7-1068NG7

618FPS

Valorant2020

572FPS

590FPS

496FPS

531FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Xeon E3-1226 v3

196FPS

Core i7-1068NG7

202FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

31%

Core i7-1068NG7

33%

Core i7-1068NG7 ranks 2 points higher.

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Core i7-1068NG7 has 4 more threads.

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

8 MB

Core i7-1068NG7

8 MB

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

3.3 GHz

Core i7-1068NG7

2.3 GHz

Xeon E3-1226 v3 has a 43% higher base clock.

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

3.7 GHz

Core i7-1068NG7

4.1 GHz

Core i7-1068NG7 boosts 11% higher.

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

84W

Core i7-1068NG7

28W

Core i7-1068NG7 draws 56W less power.

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

Core i7-1068NG7

Xeon E3-1226 v3Core i7-1068NG7

LGA1150

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Intel BGA 1344

Haswell-WS

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Ice Lake-U

Server/Workstation

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Mobile

Intel HD P4600

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Iris Plus

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core i7-1068NG7?expand_more

The Core i7-1068NG7. It's 6% faster than the Xeon E3-1226 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-1068NG7 than Xeon E3-1226 v3?expand_more

6% 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, Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core i7-1068NG7?expand_more

The Core i7-1068NG7 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-1068NG7 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1226 v3 and Core i7-1068NG7?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1226 v3 scores 31/100, Core i7-1068NG7 scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core i7-1068NG7 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 Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core i7-1068NG7?expand_more

The Core i7-1068NG7 is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.