Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
1080p@100Hz·06:43 played
kanefav·2h ago
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FPS1% Low
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16 GB
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Xeon E5-2666 v3 vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The Xeon E5-2666 v3 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 7 9700X79% Score
- Up to 146% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 9 years and 11 months newer
- Available for $304.00
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
Ryzen 7 9700X has a 31% higher base clock.
LGA2011-3
Sockethelp
AM5Haswell-EP
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeServer/Workstation
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2666 v3 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 155% faster than the Xeon E5-2666 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Xeon E5-2666 v3?expand_more
155% 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 Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 79/100 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 Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2666 v3 scores 31/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 79/100. 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 Ryzen 7 9700X 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 Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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