Processor 300 vs Xeon E5-1620 v4
Processor 300
Xeon E5-1620 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Processor 300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1620 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor 300 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor 300 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+98%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 Processor 300 and Xeon E5-1620 v4
Processor 300
The Processor 300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,264 points. Launch price was $82.
Xeon E5-1620 v4
The Xeon E5-1620 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,338 points. Launch price was $294.
Processing Power
The Processor 300 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-1620 v4 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-1620 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Processor 300 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 v4 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Processor 300 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-1620 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor 300 scores 7,264 against the Xeon E5-1620 v4's 7,338 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-1620 v4. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 v4.
| Feature | Processor 300 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Broadwell-EP (2016) |
| PassMark | 7,264 | 7,338+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Processor 300 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-1620 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor 300 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Processor 300 launched at $82 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1620 v4 debuted at $1166. At current prices ($80 vs $160), the Processor 300 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor 300 delivers 90.8 pts/$ vs 45.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1620 v4 — making the Processor 300 the 65.8% better value option.
| Feature | Processor 300 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82-93% | $1166 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-50% | $160 |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.8+98% | 45.9 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2016 |
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