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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-14650HX vs Xeon E5-2660

The Core i7-14650HX is much faster than the Xeon E5-2660 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 265% 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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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-14650HX

561FPS

Xeon E5-2660

528FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-14650HX

375FPS

Xeon E5-2660

116FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-14650HX

328FPS

Xeon E5-2660

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

221FPS

183FPS

712FPS

349FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-14650HX

750FPS

Xeon E5-2660

538FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-14650HX

786FPS

Xeon E5-2660

576FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-14650HX

255FPS

Xeon E5-2660

208FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-14650HX

70%

Xeon E5-2660

Core i7-14650HX ranks 63 points higher.

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Core i7-14650HX

Xeon E5-2660

Core i7-14650HX has 8 more cores.

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Core i7-14650HX

Xeon E5-2660

Core i7-14650HX has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-14650HX

30 MB

Xeon E5-2660

20 MB

Core i7-14650HX has 10 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-14650HX

2.2 GHz

Xeon E5-2660

2.2 GHz

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Core i7-14650HX

5.2 GHz

Xeon E5-2660

3 GHz

Core i7-14650HX boosts 73% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-14650HX

55W

Xeon E5-2660

95W

Core i7-14650HX draws 40W less power.

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Core i7-14650HX

Xeon E5-2660

Core i7-14650HXXeon E5-2660

Intel BGA 1964

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LGA2011

Raptor Lake-HX

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Sandy Bridge-EP

Mobile

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Server/Workstation

UHD Graphics 710

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-14650HX or Xeon E5-2660?expand_more

The Core i7-14650HX. It's 900% faster than the Xeon E5-2660 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14650HX than Xeon E5-2660?expand_more

900% 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, Core i7-14650HX or Xeon E5-2660?expand_more

The Core i7-14650HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14650HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-14650HX and Xeon E5-2660?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-14650HX scores 70/100, Xeon E5-2660 scores 7/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-14650HX or Xeon E5-2660 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 Core i7-14650HX or Xeon E5-2660?expand_more

The Core i7-14650HX is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.