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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2660 v3 vs Core i5-10210U

The Xeon E5-2660 v3 is slightly slower than the Core i5-10210U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Elden Ring2022

Xeon E5-2660 v3

148FPS

Core i5-10210U

150FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2660 v3

324FPS

Core i5-10210U

325FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2660 v3

169FPS

Core i5-10210U

194FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2660 v3

212FPS

Core i5-10210U

216FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2660 v3

196FPS

Core i5-10210U

201FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2660 v3

557FPS

Core i5-10210U

574FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon E5-2660 v3

367FPS

Core i5-10210U

366FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2660 v3

586FPS

Core i5-10210U

602FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

25%

Core i5-10210U

29%

Core i5-10210U ranks 4 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

Core i5-10210U

Xeon E5-2660 v3 has 6 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

Core i5-10210U

Xeon E5-2660 v3 has 12 more threads.

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

25 MB

Core i5-10210U

6 MB

Xeon E5-2660 v3 has 19 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

2.6 GHz

Core i5-10210U

1.6 GHz

Xeon E5-2660 v3 has a 63% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

3.3 GHz

Core i5-10210U

4.2 GHz

Core i5-10210U boosts 27% higher.

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

105W

Core i5-10210U

25W

Core i5-10210U draws 80W less power.

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

Core i5-10210U

Xeon E5-2660 v3Core i5-10210U

LGA2011-3

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Intel BGA 1440

Haswell-EP

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Comet Lake-U

Server/Workstation

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3, DDR4

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2660 v3 or Core i5-10210U?expand_more

The Core i5-10210U. It's 16% faster than the Xeon E5-2660 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-10210U than Xeon E5-2660 v3?expand_more

16% 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 E5-2660 v3 or Core i5-10210U?expand_more

The Core i5-10210U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-10210U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2660 v3 and Core i5-10210U?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2660 v3 scores 25/100, Core i5-10210U scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E5-2660 v3 or Core i5-10210U 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 E5-2660 v3 or Core i5-10210U?expand_more

The Core i5-10210U is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.