Core i7-1060G7 vs Xeon E5-2603

Core i7-1060G7

4 Cores8 Thrd9 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2019

Xeon E5-2603

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1060G7

4 / 8

2,322

0.0%

2,325

+0.1%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-1060G7 is positioned at rank 1197 and the Xeon E5-2603 is on rank 825, so the Xeon E5-2603 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1060G7

#1185

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5383%

#1186

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5305%

#1187

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4870%

#1188

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4848%

#1189

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4803%

#1191

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4639%

#1192

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4448%

#1193

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4440%

#1194

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4321%

#1197

Core i7-1060G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

94%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

93%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

90%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2603

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17870%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3374%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2998%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2316%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

99%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

98%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

98%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

97%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

95%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

94%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

93%

#825

Xeon E5-2603

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

99%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

95%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-1060G7 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-1060G7	Xeon E5-2603
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2603 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-1060G7	Xeon E5-2603
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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 i7-1060G7 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2603 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1060G7 and Xeon E5-2603

Core i7-1060G7

The Core i7-1060G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 2,322 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon E5-2603

The Xeon E5-2603 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,325 points. Launch price was $207.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1060G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2603's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-1060G7 versus 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2603 — a 71.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-1060G7 (base: 1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-1060G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2603 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1060G7 scores 2,322 against the Xeon E5-2603's 2,325 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2603. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1060G7 vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2603.

Feature	Core i7-1060G7	Xeon E5-2603
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+111%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.8 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	10240 kB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	2,322	2,325
Geekbench 6 Single	1,523	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1060G7 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2603 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1060G7	Xeon E5-2603
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-3733	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1060G7) / not specified (Xeon E5-2603). The Core i7-1060G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics), while the Xeon E5-2603 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1060G7 targets Premium Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-1060G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4700U.