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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2670 v2 vs Core i7-10700

The Xeon E5-2670 v2 is much slower than the Core i7-10700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 155% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 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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Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2670 v2

332FPS

Core i7-10700

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2670 v2

182FPS

Core i7-10700

208FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon E5-2670 v2

146FPS

Core i7-10700

155FPS

League of Legends2009

112FPS

246FPS

338FPS

572FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2670 v2

208FPS

Core i7-10700

226FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2670 v2

538FPS

Core i7-10700

617FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2670 v2

577FPS

Core i7-10700

646FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2670 v2

Core i7-10700

37%

Core i7-10700 ranks 28 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2670 v2

Core i7-10700

Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2670 v2

Core i7-10700

Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2670 v2

25 MB

Core i7-10700

16 MB

Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 9 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2670 v2

2.5 GHz

Core i7-10700

2.9 GHz

Core i7-10700 has a 16% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-2670 v2

3.3 GHz

Core i7-10700

4.8 GHz

Core i7-10700 boosts 45% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2670 v2

115W

Core i7-10700

65W

Core i7-10700 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2670 v2

Core i7-10700

$298.02

Xeon E5-2670 v2Core i7-10700

LGA2011

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LGA1200

Ivy Bridge-EP

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Comet Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

DDR3

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2933 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2670 v2 or Core i7-10700?expand_more

The Core i7-10700. It's 311% faster than the Xeon E5-2670 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-10700 than Xeon E5-2670 v2?expand_more

311% 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 E5-2670 v2 or Core i7-10700?expand_more

The Core i7-10700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-10700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2670 v2 and Core i7-10700?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2670 v2 scores 9/100, Core i7-10700 scores 37/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E5-2670 v2 or Core i7-10700 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 E5-2670 v2 or Core i7-10700?expand_more

The Core i7-10700 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.