Xeon E5-1603 v3 vs Athlon Silver 3050GE
Xeon E5-1603 v3
Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E5-1603 v3 is positioned at rank #683 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1603 v3
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 3050GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1603 v3 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($65) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1603 v3 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+59%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($65) |
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 Xeon E5-1603 v3 and Athlon Silver 3050GE
Xeon E5-1603 v3
The Xeon E5-1603 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 4,460 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon Silver 3050GE
The Athlon Silver 3050GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,545 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1603 v3 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon Silver 3050GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1603 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1603 v3 versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver 3050GE — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver 3050GE (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-1603 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon Silver 3050GE uses Dali (2020−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1603 v3 scores 4,460 against the Athlon Silver 3050GE's 4,545 — a 1.9% lead for the Athlon Silver 3050GE. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1603 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 3050GE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1603 v3 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Dali (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 4,460 | 4,545+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 750 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1603 v3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Silver 3050GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1603 v3 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1603 v3) / AMD-V (Athlon Silver 3050GE). The Athlon Silver 3050GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-1603 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon Silver 3050GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1603 v3 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1603 v3 launched at $273 MSRP, while the Athlon Silver 3050GE debuted at $75. At current prices ($40 vs $65), the Xeon E5-1603 v3 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1603 v3 delivers 111.5 pts/$ vs 69.9 pts/$ for the Athlon Silver 3050GE — making the Xeon E5-1603 v3 the 45.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1603 v3 | Athlon Silver 3050GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $273 | $75-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-38% | $65 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.5+60% | 69.9 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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