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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1230 vs Core i5-14600K

The Xeon E3-1230 is much slower than the Core i5-14600K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 243% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years and 9 months newer
Available for $319

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1230

126FPS

Core i5-14600K

395FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1230

328FPS

Core i5-14600K

325FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1230

186FPS

Core i5-14600K

223FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon E3-1230

146FPS

Core i5-14600K

176FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1230

209FPS

Core i5-14600K

259FPS

Destiny 22017

Xeon E3-1230

583FPS

Core i5-14600K

592FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1230

539FPS

Core i5-14600K

773FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1230

574FPS

Core i5-14600K

810FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E3-1230

13%

Core i5-14600K

67%

Core i5-14600K ranks 54 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1230

Core i5-14600K

Core i5-14600K has 10 more cores.

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Xeon E3-1230

Core i5-14600K

Core i5-14600K has 12 more threads.

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Xeon E3-1230

8 MB

Core i5-14600K

24 MB

Core i5-14600K has 16 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E3-1230

3.2 GHz

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz

Core i5-14600K has a 9% higher base clock.

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Xeon E3-1230

3.6 GHz

Core i5-14600K

5.3 GHz

Core i5-14600K boosts 47% higher.

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Xeon E3-1230

80W

Core i5-14600K

125W

Xeon E3-1230 draws 45W less power.

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Xeon E3-1230

Core i5-14600K

Xeon E3-1230Core i5-14600K

LGA1155

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LGA1700

Sandy Bridge

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Raptor Lake-R

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1230 or Core i5-14600K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K. It's 415% faster than the Xeon E3-1230 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14600K than Xeon E3-1230?expand_more

415% 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 or Core i5-14600K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 67/100 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 and Core i5-14600K?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1230 scores 13/100, Core i5-14600K scores 67/100. 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 or Core i5-14600K 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 or Core i5-14600K?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.