Athlon PRO 300GE vs Xeon E5-1603 v4
Athlon PRO 300GE
Xeon E5-1603 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1603 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon E5-1603 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon E5-1603 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon PRO 300GE and Xeon E5-1603 v4
Athlon PRO 300GE
The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-1603 v4
The Xeon E5-1603 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 4,355 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 300GE is built on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300GE scores 4,342 against the Xeon E5-1603 v4's 4,355 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-1603 v4.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon E5-1603 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 12 nm | — |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 4,342 | 4,355 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE) / not specified (Xeon E5-1603 v4). The Athlon PRO 300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-1603 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon E5-1603 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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