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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2689 vs Core i3-13100

The Xeon E5-2689 is much slower than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 198% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years newer
  • Available for $144.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i3-13100 ranks 40 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2689 has 4 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2689 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2689 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-13100 has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-13100 boosts 25% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-13100 draws 55W less power.

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LGA2011
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LGA1700
Sandy Bridge-EP
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Raptor Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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UHD Graphics 730
1600 MHz (DDR3)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2689 or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core i3-13100. It's 342% faster than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games, scoring 53/100 vs 12/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i3-13100 than Xeon E5-2689?expand_more
342% 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 E5-2689 or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core i3-13100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i3-13100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 53/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2689 and Core i3-13100?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2689 scores 12/100, Core i3-13100 scores 53/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2689 or Core i3-13100 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 E5-2689 or Core i3-13100?expand_more
The Core i3-13100 is the stronger pick at 53/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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