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Xeon E5-1660 v4 vs Core Ultra 9 285
The Xeon E5-1660 v4 is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Xeon E5-1660 v424% Score
- Up to 92% more expensive – $352.36 vs $579
Core Ultra 9 28572% Score
- Up to 112% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 8 years and 8 months newer
- Up to 92% cheaper – $579 vs $352.36
- Up to 308% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Xeon E5-1660 v4 has a 28% higher base clock.
LGA2011-3
Sockethelp
LGA1851Broadwell-EP
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-1660 v4 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 200% faster than the Xeon E5-1660 v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Xeon E5-1660 v4?expand_more
200% 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 E5-1660 v4 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-1660 v4 and Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-1660 v4 scores 24/100, Core Ultra 9 285 scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-1660 v4 or Core Ultra 9 285 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 E5-1660 v4 or Core Ultra 9 285?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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