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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2680 v2 vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 342% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years and 4 months newer
  • Available for $179.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 66 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 245K has 4 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 1 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 44% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2680 v2 draws 10W less power.

LGA2011
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LGA1851
Ivy Bridge-EP
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Arrow Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
DDR3
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2680 v2 or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 1650% faster than the Xeon E5-2680 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Xeon E5-2680 v2?expand_more
1650% 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 E5-2680 v2 or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2680 v2 scores 4/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2680 v2 or Core Ultra 5 245K 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 E5-2680 v2 or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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