Valorant
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Xeon E5-2666 v3 vs Xeon E5-2680 v2
The Xeon E5-2666 v3 is much faster than the Xeon E5-2680 v2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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 E5-2666 v3 has a 4% higher base clock.
LGA2011-3
Sockethelp
LGA2011Haswell-EP
Codenamehelp
Ivy Bridge-EPServer/Workstation
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Server/WorkstationNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2666 v3 or Xeon E5-2680 v2?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2666 v3. It's 700% faster than the Xeon E5-2680 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 32/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2666 v3 than Xeon E5-2680 v2?expand_more
700% 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 E5-2666 v3 or Xeon E5-2680 v2?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2666 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E5-2666 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 32/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2666 v3 and Xeon E5-2680 v2?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2666 v3 scores 32/100, Xeon E5-2680 v2 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2666 v3 or Xeon E5-2680 v2 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 E5-2666 v3 or Xeon E5-2680 v2?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2666 v3 is the stronger pick at 32/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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