Core i7-1365UE vs Xeon E5-1660 v2

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-1365UE

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $429 MSRP, while Xeon E5-1660 v2 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-1660 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,332 vs 10,379).
❌766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011, while Core i7-1365UE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i7-1365UE

2023

Xeon E5-1660 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and older memory support.

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $429 MSRP, while Xeon E5-1660 v2 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,332 vs 10,379).
❌766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011, while Core i7-1365UE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1365UE better than Xeon E5-1660 v2?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-1660 v2 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-1365UE is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-1365UE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.4% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1365UE is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-1365UE is the smarter buy today. Core i7-1365UE is at an unclear MSRP at $429 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.4% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (24.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-1365UE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2013), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011, and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-1365UE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1660 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon E5-1660 v2
1080p
low	259 FPS	177 FPS
medium	238 FPS	147 FPS
high	204 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	228 FPS	149 FPS
medium	182 FPS	122 FPS
high	152 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	68 FPS
medium	129 FPS	59 FPS
high	100 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i7-1365UE Open Xeon E5-1660 v2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon E5-1660 v2
1080p
low	217 FPS	238 FPS
medium	184 FPS	208 FPS
high	166 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	210 FPS
medium	162 FPS	187 FPS
high	149 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	167 FPS
medium	130 FPS	151 FPS
high	123 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	103 FPS

Open Core i7-1365UE Open Xeon E5-1660 v2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon E5-1660 v2
1080p
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS

Open Core i7-1365UE Open Xeon E5-1660 v2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon E5-1660 v2
1080p
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	258 FPS
medium	259 FPS	258 FPS
high	259 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	258 FPS

Open Core i7-1365UE Open Xeon E5-1660 v2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1365UE and Xeon E5-1660 v2

Core i7-1365UE

The Core i7-1365UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,379 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-1660 v2

The Xeon E5-1660 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,332 points. Launch price was $1,809.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1365UE packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-1660 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1365UE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-1365UE versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1660 v2 — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365UE (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-1365UE uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-1660 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1365UE scores 10,379 against the Xeon E5-1660 v2's 10,332 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-1365UE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1365UE vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1660 v2.

Feature	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon E5-1660 v2
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+23%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.7 GHz+118%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Ivy Bridge-E (2013)
PassMark	10,379	10,332

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1365UE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-1660 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.