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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1535M v5 vs Core i7-10700

The Xeon E3-1535M v5 is slower than the Core i7-10700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $623

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Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1535M v5

326FPS

Core i7-10700

329FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E3-1535M v5

518FPS

Core i7-10700

527FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1535M v5

203FPS

Core i7-10700

250FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1535M v5

202FPS

Core i7-10700

209FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1535M v5

608FPS

Core i7-10700

650FPS

Valorant2020

580FPS

621FPS

513FPS

577FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Xeon E3-1535M v5

199FPS

Core i7-10700

212FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E3-1535M v5

35%

Core i7-10700

35%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Xeon E3-1535M v5

Core i7-10700

Core i7-10700 has 4 more cores.

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Xeon E3-1535M v5

Core i7-10700

Core i7-10700 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1535M v5

8 MB

Core i7-10700

16 MB

Core i7-10700 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1535M v5

2.9 GHz

Core i7-10700

2.9 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1535M v5

3.7 GHz

Core i7-10700

4.8 GHz

Core i7-10700 boosts 30% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1535M v5

45W

Core i7-10700

65W

Xeon E3-1535M v5 draws 20W less power.

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Xeon E3-1535M v5

Core i7-10700

$298.02

Xeon E3-1535M v5Core i7-10700

Intel BGA 1440

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LGA1200

Skylake-H

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Comet Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

HD Graphics P530

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UHD Graphics 630

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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2933 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1535M v5 or Core i7-10700?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E3-1535M v5 or Core i7-10700?expand_more

The Core i7-10700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-10700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1535M v5 and Core i7-10700?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1535M v5 scores 35/100, Core i7-10700 scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1535M v5 or Core i7-10700 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 E3-1535M v5 or Core i7-10700?expand_more

The Core i7-10700 is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.