Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs Athlon 200GE
Xeon E5-1607 v2
Athlon 200GE
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 E5-1607 v2 is positioned at rank #676 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 E5-1607 v2
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+69%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 E5-1607 v2 and Athlon 200GE
Xeon E5-1607 v2
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,141 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon 200GE
The Athlon 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,105 points. Launch price was $55.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 200GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1607 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon 200GE — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 200GE (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 200GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v2 scores 4,141 against the Athlon 200GE's 4,105 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-1607 v2. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 200GE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,141 | 4,105 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 302 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 878 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,838 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1607 v2) / AMD-V (Athlon 200GE). The Athlon 200GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-1607 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 200GE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 200GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Athlon 200GE debuted at $55. At current prices ($68 vs $40), the Athlon 200GE is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1607 v2 delivers 60.9 pts/$ vs 102.6 pts/$ for the Athlon 200GE — making the Athlon 200GE the 51% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $55-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $68 | $40-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.9 | 102.6+68% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2018 |
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