Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs FX-6200
Xeon E5-1607 v2
FX-6200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-1607 v2 is positioned at rank 676 and the FX-6200 is on rank 701, so the Xeon E5-1607 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v2
Performance Per Dollar FX-6200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | FX-6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | FX-6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+170%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 FX-6200
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.
FX-6200
The FX-6200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 February 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,114 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6200 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6200 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 versus 4.1 GHz on the FX-6200 — a 31% clock advantage for the FX-6200 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-6200 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v2 scores 4,141 against the FX-6200's 4,114 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-1607 v2. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs 8192 kB on the FX-6200.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | FX-6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+25% | 8192 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6144 kB+2300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 4,141 | 4,114 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6200 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | FX-6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 launched at $250 MSRP, while the FX-6200 debuted at $169. At current prices ($68 vs $25), the FX-6200 is $43 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1607 v2 delivers 60.9 pts/$ vs 164.6 pts/$ for the FX-6200 — making the FX-6200 the 92% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | FX-6200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $169-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $68 | $25-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.9 | 164.6+170% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2012 |
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