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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon L5630 vs Core i5-4440S

The Xeon L5630 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 70% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-4440S ranks 15 points higher.

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Xeon L5630 has 4 more threads.

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Xeon L5630 has 6 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon L5630
2.133 GHz

Core i5-4440S has a 31% higher base clock.

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Xeon L5630
2.4 GHz

Core i5-4440S boosts 38% higher.

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Xeon L5630 draws 25W less power.

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LGA1366
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LGA1150
Westmere-EP
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Haswell
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Intel HD 4600
DDR3
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon L5630 or Core i5-4440S?expand_more
The Core i5-4440S. It's 750% faster than the Xeon L5630 on average across 100+ games, scoring 17/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-4440S than Xeon L5630?expand_more
750% 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 L5630 or Core i5-4440S?expand_more
The Core i5-4440S is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-4440S worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 17/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon L5630 and Core i5-4440S?expand_more
Performance: Xeon L5630 scores 2/100, Core i5-4440S scores 17/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon L5630 or Core i5-4440S 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 L5630 or Core i5-4440S?expand_more
The Core i5-4440S is the stronger pick at 17/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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