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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1230 vs Core i5-11400

The Xeon E3-1230 is much slower than the Core i5-11400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 124% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 1 month newer
Available for $186.50

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1230

137FPS

Core i5-11400

284FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon E3-1230

146FPS

Core i5-11400

160FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1230

189FPS

Core i5-11400

213FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1230

209FPS

Core i5-11400

234FPS

Fortnite2017

326FPS

332FPS

398FPS

618FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E3-1230

520FPS

Core i5-11400

536FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1230

575FPS

Core i5-11400

685FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1230

12%

Core i5-11400

43%

Core i5-11400 ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E3-1230

Core i5-11400

Core i5-11400 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E3-1230

Core i5-11400

Core i5-11400 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1230

8 MB

Core i5-11400

12 MB

Core i5-11400 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1230

3.2 GHz

Core i5-11400

2.6 GHz

Xeon E3-1230 has a 23% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1230

3.6 GHz

Core i5-11400

4.4 GHz

Core i5-11400 boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1230

80W

Core i5-11400

65W

Core i5-11400 draws 15W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E3-1230

Core i5-11400

$186.50

Xeon E3-1230Core i5-11400

LGA1155

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LGA1200

Sandy Bridge

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Rocket Lake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 730

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1230 or Core i5-11400?expand_more

The Core i5-11400. It's 258% faster than the Xeon E3-1230 on average across 100+ games, scoring 43/100 vs 12/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-11400 than Xeon E3-1230?expand_more

258% 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 E3-1230 or Core i5-11400?expand_more

The Core i5-11400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-11400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 43/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1230 and Core i5-11400?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1230 scores 12/100, Core i5-11400 scores 43/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1230 or Core i5-11400 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 E3-1230 or Core i5-11400?expand_more

The Core i5-11400 is the stronger pick at 43/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.