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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1260L v5 vs Core i7-14700F

The Xeon E3-1260L v5 is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 22% cheaper – $294 vs $328.99

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Up to 85% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 4 months newer
Up to 51% better value for money
Up to 22% more expensive – $328.99 vs $294

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

217FPS

390FPS

534FPS

726FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E3-1260L v5

520FPS

Core i7-14700F

566FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1260L v5

190FPS

Core i7-14700F

287FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1260L v5

204FPS

Core i7-14700F

223FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1260L v5

327FPS

Core i7-14700F

326FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1260L v5

592FPS

Core i7-14700F

767FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Xeon E3-1260L v5

Core i7-14700F

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E3-1260L v5

40%

Core i7-14700F

65%

Core i7-14700F ranks 25 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E3-1260L v5

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 16 more cores.

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Xeon E3-1260L v5

Core i7-14700F

Core i7-14700F has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1260L v5

8 MB

Core i7-14700F

33 MB

Core i7-14700F has 25 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1260L v5

2.9 GHz

Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz

Xeon E3-1260L v5 has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1260L v5

3.9 GHz

Core i7-14700F

5.4 GHz

Core i7-14700F boosts 38% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1260L v5

45W

Core i7-14700F

65W

Xeon E3-1260L v5 draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E3-1260L v5

Core i7-14700F

$328.99

Xeon E3-1260L v5Core i7-14700F

LGA1151

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LGA1700

Skylake-DT

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Raptor Lake-R

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1260L v5 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F. It's 60% faster than the Xeon E3-1260L v5 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Xeon E3-1260L v5?expand_more

60% 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 E3-1260L v5 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i7-14700F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1260L v5 scores 42/100, Core i7-14700F scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1260L v5 or Core i7-14700F 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 E3-1260L v5 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.