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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2697 v3 vs Xeon E5-2696 v3

The Xeon E5-2697 v3 is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2696 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $2702
  • Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E5-2696 v3 ranks 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2696 v3 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2696 v3 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2696 v3 has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2697 v3 has a 13% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2696 v3 boosts 6% higher.

LGA2011-3
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LGA2011-3
Haswell-EP
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Haswell-EP
Server/Workstation
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2133 MHz (DDR4)
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2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2697 v3 or Xeon E5-2696 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2696 v3. It's 9% faster than the Xeon E5-2697 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 36/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2696 v3 than Xeon E5-2697 v3?expand_more
9% 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 E5-2697 v3 or Xeon E5-2696 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2696 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E5-2696 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 36/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2697 v3 and Xeon E5-2696 v3?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2697 v3 scores 33/100, Xeon E5-2696 v3 scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2697 v3 or Xeon E5-2696 v3 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 E5-2697 v3 or Xeon E5-2696 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2696 v3 is the stronger pick at 36/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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