Escape From Tarkov
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RodrigoCaetano·8h ago
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Xeon E5-1660 v4 vs Xeon E5-2690 v2
The Xeon E5-1660 v4 is much faster than the Xeon E5-2690 v2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Xeon E5-1660 v424% Score
- Up to 64% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 10 months newer
- Available for $352.36
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Xeon E5-1660 v4 has a 7% higher base clock.
LGA2011-3
Sockethelp
LGA2011Broadwell-EP
Codenamehelp
Ivy Bridge-EPDesktop
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-1660 v4 or Xeon E5-2690 v2?expand_more
The Xeon E5-1660 v4. It's 140% faster than the Xeon E5-2690 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-1660 v4 than Xeon E5-2690 v2?expand_more
140% 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 E5-1660 v4 or Xeon E5-2690 v2?expand_more
The Xeon E5-1660 v4 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E5-1660 v4 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 24/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-1660 v4 and Xeon E5-2690 v2?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-1660 v4 scores 24/100, Xeon E5-2690 v2 scores 10/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-1660 v4 or Xeon E5-2690 v2 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 E5-1660 v4 or Xeon E5-2690 v2?expand_more
The Xeon E5-1660 v4 is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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