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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2650 v2 vs Core i9-9880H

The Xeon E5-2650 v2 is quite a bit slower than the Core i9-9880H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 87% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2650 v2

133FPS

Core i9-9880H

227FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2650 v2

188FPS

Core i9-9880H

206FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2650 v2

541FPS

Core i9-9880H

600FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2650 v2

327FPS

Core i9-9880H

328FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2650 v2

574FPS

Core i9-9880H

628FPS

Overwatch 22023

521FPS

522FPS

388FPS

547FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-2650 v2

170FPS

Core i9-9880H

194FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2650 v2

Core i9-9880H

35%

Core i9-9880H ranks 26 points higher.

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20 MB

16 MB

Xeon E5-2650 v2 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2650 v2

2.6 GHz

Core i9-9880H

2.3 GHz

Xeon E5-2650 v2 has a 13% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-2650 v2

3.4 GHz

Core i9-9880H

4.8 GHz

Core i9-9880H boosts 41% higher.

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Xeon E5-2650 v2

95W

Core i9-9880H

45W

Core i9-9880H draws 50W less power.

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Xeon E5-2650 v2

Core i9-9880H

Xeon E5-2650 v2Core i9-9880H

LGA2011

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Intel BGA 1440

Ivy Bridge-EP

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Coffee Lake-HR

Server/Workstation

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD 630

DDR3

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2650 v2 or Core i9-9880H?expand_more

The Core i9-9880H. It's 289% faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-9880H than Xeon E5-2650 v2?expand_more

289% 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 E5-2650 v2 or Core i9-9880H?expand_more

The Core i9-9880H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-9880H 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 E5-2650 v2 and Core i9-9880H?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2650 v2 scores 9/100, Core i9-9880H 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 E5-2650 v2 or Core i9-9880H 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 E5-2650 v2 or Core i9-9880H?expand_more

The Core i9-9880H is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.