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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2698B v3 vs Core i7-4770HQ

The Xeon E5-2698B v3 is slightly faster than the Core i7-4770HQ on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2698B v3

200FPS

Core i7-4770HQ

198FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E5-2698B v3

517FPS

Core i7-4770HQ

516FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2698B v3

190FPS

Core i7-4770HQ

179FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2698B v3

325FPS

Core i7-4770HQ

324FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2698B v3

598FPS

Core i7-4770HQ

592FPS

Valorant2020

570FPS

563FPS

493FPS

476FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E5-2698B v3

234FPS

Core i7-4770HQ

235FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

30%

Core i7-4770HQ

23%

Xeon E5-2698B v3 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core i7-4770HQ

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 12 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core i7-4770HQ

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

40 MB

Core i7-4770HQ

6 MB

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 34 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

2 GHz

Core i7-4770HQ

2.2 GHz

Core i7-4770HQ has a 10% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

3.4 GHz

Core i7-4770HQ

3.4 GHz

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

135W

Core i7-4770HQ

47W

Core i7-4770HQ draws 88W less power.

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core i7-4770HQ

Xeon E5-2698B v3Core i7-4770HQ

LGA2011-3

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Intel BGA 1364

Haswell-EP

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Crystalwell

Server/Workstation

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 5200

2133 MHz (DDR4)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2698B v3 or Core i7-4770HQ?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698B v3. It's 30% faster than the Core i7-4770HQ on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2698B v3 than Core i7-4770HQ?expand_more

30% 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 E5-2698B v3 or Core i7-4770HQ?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698B v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E5-2698B v3 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 i7-4770HQ?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2698B v3 scores 30/100, Core i7-4770HQ scores 23/100. 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 i7-4770HQ 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 i7-4770HQ?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2698B v3 is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.