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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1230 v5 vs Core i5-5200U

The Xeon E3-1230 v5 is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-5200U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 41% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 months newer
Up to 8% cheaper – $261 vs $281
Up to 52% better value for money

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Up to 8% more expensive – $281 vs $261

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1230 v5

220FPS

Core i5-5200U

211FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1230 v5

216FPS

Core i5-5200U

160FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1230 v5

204FPS

Core i5-5200U

194FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon E3-1230 v5

152FPS

Core i5-5200U

147FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1230 v5

327FPS

Core i5-5200U

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E3-1230 v5

520FPS

Core i5-5200U

517FPS

Minecraft2011

Valorant2020

591FPS

552FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1230 v5

37%

Core i5-5200U

16%

Xeon E3-1230 v5 ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E3-1230 v5

Core i5-5200U

Xeon E3-1230 v5 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E3-1230 v5

Core i5-5200U

Xeon E3-1230 v5 has 4 more threads.

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Xeon E3-1230 v5

8 MB

Core i5-5200U

3 MB

Xeon E3-1230 v5 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E3-1230 v5

3.4 GHz

Core i5-5200U

2.2 GHz

Xeon E3-1230 v5 has a 55% higher base clock.

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Xeon E3-1230 v5

3.8 GHz

Core i5-5200U

2.7 GHz

Xeon E3-1230 v5 boosts 41% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1230 v5

80W

Core i5-5200U

15W

Core i5-5200U draws 65W less power.

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Xeon E3-1230 v5

Core i5-5200U

Xeon E3-1230 v5Core i5-5200U

LGA1151

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Intel BGA 1168

Skylake-DT

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Broadwell-U

Server/Workstation

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 5500

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1230 v5 or Core i5-5200U?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1230 v5. It's 131% faster than the Core i5-5200U on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 16/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1230 v5 than Core i5-5200U?expand_more

131% 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 E3-1230 v5 or Core i5-5200U?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1230 v5 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1230 v5 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1230 v5 and Core i5-5200U?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1230 v5 scores 37/100, Core i5-5200U scores 16/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1230 v5 or Core i5-5200U 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 E3-1230 v5 or Core i5-5200U?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1230 v5 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.