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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2698B v3 vs Core Ultra 5 225F

The Xeon E5-2698B v3 is much slower than the Core Ultra 5 225F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 114% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 1 month newer
Available for $167.71

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

324FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

327FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2698B v3

199FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

222FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2698B v3

183FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

388FPS

Valorant2020

566FPS

764FPS

482FPS

723FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2698B v3

594FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

801FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-2698B v3

179FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

285FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E5-2698B v3

516FPS

Core Ultra 5 225F

565FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

31%

Core Ultra 5 225F

66%

Core Ultra 5 225F ranks 35 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core Ultra 5 225F

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 6 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core Ultra 5 225F

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 22 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

40 MB

Core Ultra 5 225F

20 MB

Xeon E5-2698B v3 has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

2 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F has a 65% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F

4.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 44% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

135W

Core Ultra 5 225F

65W

Core Ultra 5 225F draws 70W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2698B v3

Core Ultra 5 225F

$167.71

Xeon E5-2698B v3Core Ultra 5 225F

LGA2011-3

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LGA1851

Haswell-EP

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Arrow Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR4)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2698B v3 or Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 110% faster than the Xeon E5-2698B v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Xeon E5-2698B v3?expand_more

110% 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 Ultra 5 225F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 65/100 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 Ultra 5 225F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2698B v3 scores 31/100, Core Ultra 5 225F scores 65/100. 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 Ultra 5 225F 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 Ultra 5 225F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.