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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2690 v3 vs Xeon E5-2650 v4

The Xeon E5-2690 v3 is faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 79% more expensive$2090 vs $45.73
  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • Up to 79% cheaper$45.73 vs $2090
  • Up to 56% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E5-2690 v3 ranks 7 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2690 v3 has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2690 v3 boosts 21% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2650 v4 draws 30W less power.

LGA2011-3
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LGA2011-3
Haswell-EP
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Broadwell-EP
Server/Workstation
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
2133 MHz (DDR4)
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2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2690 v3 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2690 v3. It's 32% faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2690 v3 than Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
32% 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 E5-2690 v3 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E5-2690 v3 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 E5-2690 v3 and Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2690 v3 scores 29/100, Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2690 v3 or Xeon E5-2650 v4 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 E5-2690 v3 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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