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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-7700 vs Xeon E5-2666 v3

The Core i7-7700 is faster than the Xeon E5-2666 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 2 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E5-2666 v3 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 6 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2666 v3 has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7700 has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7700 boosts 20% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-7700 draws 70W less power.

LGA1151
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LGA2011-3
Kaby Lake
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Haswell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
HD 630
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No Integrated Graphics
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7700 or Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
The Core i7-7700. It's 7% faster than the Xeon E5-2666 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-7700 than Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
7% 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 i7-7700 or Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
The Core i7-7700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-7700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-7700 and Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-7700 scores 29/100, Xeon E5-2666 v3 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-7700 or Xeon E5-2666 v3 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 i7-7700 or Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
The Core i7-7700 is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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