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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2609 vs Xeon X5650

The Xeon E5-2609 is slightly slower than the Xeon X5650 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 2 years newer
  • Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon X5650 ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon X5650 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon X5650 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon X5650 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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Xeon X5650
2.666 GHz

Xeon X5650 has a 11% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Xeon X5650
3.066 GHz
TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2609 draws 15W less power.

LGA2011
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LGA1366
Sandy Bridge-EP
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Westmere-EP
Server/Workstation
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2609 or Xeon X5650?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2609. It's 100% faster than the Xeon X5650 on average across 100+ games, scoring 4/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2609 than Xeon X5650?expand_more
100% 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 E5-2609 or Xeon X5650?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2609 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E5-2609 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 4/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2609 and Xeon X5650?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2609 scores 4/100, Xeon X5650 scores 8/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2609 or Xeon X5650 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 E5-2609 or Xeon X5650?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2609 is the stronger pick at 4/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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