CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-1603 v4
Athlon PRO 300GE
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5-1603 v4 is positioned at rank #599 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 v4
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 v4 and Athlon PRO 300GE
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 300GE is built on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1603 v4 scores 4,355 against the Athlon PRO 300GE's 4,342 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-1603 v4.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4,355 | 4,342 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1603 v4) / AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE). 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 | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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