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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2637 v2 vs Core i7-5930K

The Xeon E5-2637 v2 is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-5930K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 59% faster on average across 100+ games
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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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Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2637 v2

209FPS

Core i7-5930K

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2637 v2

132FPS

Core i7-5930K

194FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon E5-2637 v2

146FPS

Core i7-5930K

150FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2637 v2

188FPS

Core i7-5930K

201FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2637 v2

327FPS

Core i7-5930K

325FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2637 v2

541FPS

Core i7-5930K

573FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E5-2637 v2

522FPS

Core i7-5930K

517FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E5-2637 v2

244FPS

Core i7-5930K

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2637 v2

14%

Core i7-5930K

24%

Core i7-5930K ranks 10 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2637 v2

Core i7-5930K

Core i7-5930K has 2 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2637 v2

Core i7-5930K

Core i7-5930K has 4 more threads.

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Xeon E5-2637 v2

10 MB

Core i7-5930K

15 MB

Core i7-5930K has 5 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2637 v2

3.5 GHz

Core i7-5930K

3.5 GHz

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Xeon E5-2637 v2

Core i7-5930K

3.7 GHz

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Xeon E5-2637 v2

130W

Core i7-5930K

140W

Xeon E5-2637 v2 draws 10W less power.

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Xeon E5-2637 v2

Core i7-5930K

$589.95

Xeon E5-2637 v2Core i7-5930K

LGA2011

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LGA2011-3

Ivy Bridge-EP

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Haswell-E

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2637 v2 or Core i7-5930K?expand_more

The Core i7-5930K. It's 71% faster than the Xeon E5-2637 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 14/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-5930K than Xeon E5-2637 v2?expand_more

71% 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 E5-2637 v2 or Core i7-5930K?expand_more

The Core i7-5930K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-5930K 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 E5-2637 v2 and Core i7-5930K?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2637 v2 scores 14/100, Core i7-5930K scores 24/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E5-2637 v2 or Core i7-5930K 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 E5-2637 v2 or Core i7-5930K?expand_more

The Core i7-5930K is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.