CPU
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Xeon E5-1603 v4
Core i3-6320
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-1603 v4 is positioned at rank 599 and the Core i3-6320 is on rank 630, so the Xeon E5-1603 v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1603 v4
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Core i3-6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Core i3-6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 Core i3-6320
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.
Core i3-6320
The Core i3-6320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,421 points. Launch price was $157.
Processing Power
The Core i3-6320 is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1603 v4 scores 4,355 against the Core i3-6320's 4,421 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i3-6320.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Core i3-6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | — | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 4,355 | 4,421+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,853 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,311 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,730 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1603 v4) / Yes (Core i3-6320). The Core i3-6320 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon E5-1603 v4 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Core i3-6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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