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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2650 v4 vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Xeon E5-2650 v4 is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $132.82 cheaper!

  • Up to 374% more expensive$45.73 vs $178.55
  • Up to 166% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 11 months newer
  • Up to 374% cheaper$178.55 vs $45.73
  • Up to 1162% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 43 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 14 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 69% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 is $132.82 cheaper.

LGA2011-3
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LGA1851
Broadwell-EP
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Arrow Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
2133 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2650 v4 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 187% faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
187% 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 v4 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 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 v4 and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 23/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 66/100. 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 v4 or Core Ultra 5 225 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 v4 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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