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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1275 v5 vs Core i5-4690

The Xeon E3-1275 v5 is faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 16% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 6 months newer
Available for $350

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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

Xeon E3-1275 v5

204FPS

Core i5-4690

199FPS

League of Legends2009

213FPS

185FPS

528FPS

486FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1275 v5

220FPS

Core i5-4690

215FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1275 v5

588FPS

Core i5-4690

568FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1275 v5

616FPS

Core i5-4690

596FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E3-1275 v5

233FPS

Core i5-4690

234FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1275 v5

188FPS

Core i5-4690

180FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1275 v5

43%

Core i5-4690

23%

Xeon E3-1275 v5 ranks 20 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1275 v5 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1275 v5

8 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Xeon E3-1275 v5 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1275 v5

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Xeon E3-1275 v5 has a 6% higher base clock.

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Xeon E3-1275 v5

4 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Xeon E3-1275 v5 boosts 5% higher.

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Xeon E3-1275 v5

80W

Core i5-4690

84W

Xeon E3-1275 v5 draws 4W less power.

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Xeon E3-1275 v5

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Xeon E3-1275 v5Core i5-4690

LGA1151

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LGA1150

Skylake-DT

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Haswell

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

HD Graphics P530

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Intel HD 4600

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1275 v5 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1275 v5. It's 83% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 42/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1275 v5 than Core i5-4690?expand_more

83% 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 E3-1275 v5 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1275 v5 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1275 v5 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 42/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1275 v5 and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1275 v5 scores 42/100, Core i5-4690 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1275 v5 or Core i5-4690 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 E3-1275 v5 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1275 v5 is the stronger pick at 42/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.