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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2689 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Xeon E5-2689 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 299% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years newer
  • Available for $339.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 7800X3D ranks 71 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 76 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a 62% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7800X3D boosts 39% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2689 draws 5W less power.

LGA2011
Sockethelp
AM5
Sandy Bridge-EP
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
1600 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2689 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It's 645% faster than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games, scoring 82/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7800X3D than Xeon E5-2689?expand_more
645% 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 E5-2689 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 82/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2689 scores 11/100, Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 82/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2689 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 E5-2689 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the stronger pick at 82/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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