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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2667 vs Core i7-3930K

The Xeon E5-2667 is slightly slower than the Core i7-3930K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $583

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2667

184FPS

Core i7-3930K

187FPS

League of Legends2009

120FPS

128FPS

359FPS

376FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2667

208FPS

Core i7-3930K

209FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2667

538FPS

Core i7-3930K

540FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2667

575FPS

Core i7-3930K

574FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E5-2667

249FPS

Core i7-3930K

246FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-2667

169FPS

Core i7-3930K

170FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2667

11%

Core i7-3930K

Xeon E5-2667 ranks 2 points higher.

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15 MB

12 MB

Xeon E5-2667 has 3 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E5-2667

2.9 GHz

Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz

Core i7-3930K has a 10% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-2667

3.5 GHz

Core i7-3930K

3.8 GHz

Core i7-3930K boosts 9% higher.

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Xeon E5-2667

130W

Core i7-3930K

130W

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2667

$925.00

Core i7-3930K

Xeon E5-2667Core i7-3930K

LGA2011

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LGA2011

Sandy Bridge-EP

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Sandy Bridge-E

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2667 or Core i7-3930K?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2667. It's 22% faster than the Core i7-3930K on average across 100+ games, scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2667 than Core i7-3930K?expand_more

22% 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 E5-2667 or Core i7-3930K?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2667 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E5-2667 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 11/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2667 and Core i7-3930K?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2667 scores 11/100, Core i7-3930K scores 9/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E5-2667 or Core i7-3930K 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 E5-2667 or Core i7-3930K?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2667 is the stronger pick at 11/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.