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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2698B v3 vs Core i5-10400F

The Xeon E5-2698B v3 is slower than the Core i5-10400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 24% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 4 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 E5-2698B v3

325FPS

Core i5-10400F

328FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E5-2698B v3

517FPS

Core i5-10400F

522FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2698B v3

188FPS

Core i5-10400F

228FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2698B v3

200FPS

Core i5-10400F

206FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2698B v3

597FPS

Core i5-10400F

630FPS

Valorant2020

569FPS

601FPS

491FPS

549FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Xeon E5-2698B v3

195FPS

Core i5-10400F

206FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

30%

Core i5-10400F

30%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core i5-10400F

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 10 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core i5-10400F

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

40 MB

Core i5-10400F

12 MB

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

2 GHz

Core i5-10400F

2.9 GHz

Core i5-10400F has a 45% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

3.4 GHz

Core i5-10400F

4.3 GHz

Core i5-10400F boosts 26% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

135W

Core i5-10400F

65W

Core i5-10400F draws 70W less power.

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core i5-10400F

Xeon E5-2698B v3Core i5-10400F

LGA2011-3

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LGA1200

Haswell-EP

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Comet Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR4)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2698B v3 or Core i5-10400F?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E5-2698B v3 or Core i5-10400F?expand_more

The Core i5-10400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-10400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2698B v3 and Core i5-10400F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2698B v3 scores 30/100, Core i5-10400F scores 30/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E5-2698B v3 or Core i5-10400F 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 E5-2698B v3 or Core i5-10400F?expand_more

The Core i5-10400F is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.