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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2670 v2 vs Xeon E5-1620 v2

The Xeon E5-2670 v2 is slower than the Xeon E5-1620 v2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 19% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E5-1620 v2 ranks 8 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 15 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-1620 v2 has a 48% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-1620 v2 boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2670 v2 draws 15W less power.

LGA2011
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LGA2011
Ivy Bridge-EP
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Ivy Bridge-E
Server/Workstation
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
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1866 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2670 v2 or Xeon E5-1620 v2?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E5-2670 v2 or Xeon E5-1620 v2?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2670 v2 and Xeon E5-1620 v2?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2670 v2 scores 8/100, Xeon E5-1620 v2 scores 15/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2670 v2 or Xeon E5-1620 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 E5-2670 v2 or Xeon E5-1620 v2?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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