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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2650 vs Core i7-2670QM

The Xeon E5-2650 is slightly slower than the Core i7-2670QM on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games

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 E5-2650

208FPS

Core i7-2670QM

208FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2650

108FPS

Core i7-2670QM

112FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E5-2650

532FPS

Core i7-2670QM

530FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2650

181FPS

Core i7-2670QM

182FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2650

538FPS

Core i7-2670QM

538FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2650

334FPS

Core i7-2670QM

332FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon E5-2650

385FPS

Core i7-2670QM

383FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-2650

169FPS

Core i7-2670QM

169FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2650

Core i7-2670QM

Core i7-2670QM ranks 4 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2650

Core i7-2670QM

Xeon E5-2650 has 4 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2650

Core i7-2670QM

Xeon E5-2650 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2650

20 MB

Core i7-2670QM

6 MB

Xeon E5-2650 has 14 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2650

2 GHz

Core i7-2670QM

2.2 GHz

Core i7-2670QM has a 10% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-2650

2.8 GHz

Core i7-2670QM

3.1 GHz

Core i7-2670QM boosts 11% higher.

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Xeon E5-2650

95W

Core i7-2670QM

45W

Core i7-2670QM draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2650

$45.73

Core i7-2670QM

Xeon E5-2650Core i7-2670QM

LGA2011

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LGAG2 (988B)

Sandy Bridge-EP

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Sandy Bridge

Server/Workstation

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 3000

DDR3

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unknown

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2650 or Core i7-2670QM?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E5-2650 or Core i7-2670QM?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2650 and Core i7-2670QM?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2650 scores 5/100, Core i7-2670QM scores 9/100. 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 or Core i7-2670QM 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 or Core i7-2670QM?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.