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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-1680 v4 vs Core i7-9700K

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 is slower than the Core i7-9700K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 348% more expensive$1723 vs $242.93
  • Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 4 months newer
  • Up to 348% cheaper$242.93 vs $1723
  • Up to 457% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Core i7-9700K ranks 11 points higher.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-1680 v4 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-1680 v4 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700K has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700K boosts 23% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-9700K draws 45W less power.

LGA2011-3
Sockethelp
LGA1151
Broadwell-EP
Codenamehelp
Coffee Lake
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 630
2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2666 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-1680 v4 or Core i7-9700K?expand_more
The Core i7-9700K. It's 42% faster than the Xeon E5-1680 v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 26/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-9700K than Xeon E5-1680 v4?expand_more
42% 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 E5-1680 v4 or Core i7-9700K?expand_more
The Core i7-9700K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-9700K 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 E5-1680 v4 and Core i7-9700K?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-1680 v4 scores 26/100, Core i7-9700K scores 37/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-1680 v4 or Core i7-9700K 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 E5-1680 v4 or Core i7-9700K?expand_more
The Core i7-9700K is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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