Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs FX-6300

Xeon E5-1607 v2

4 Cores4 Thrd130 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

FX-6300

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1607 v2

4 / 4

4,141

+0.1%

4,137

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E5-1607 v2 is positioned at rank 676 and the FX-6300 is on rank 579, so the FX-6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12550%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2370%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2105%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1626%

#398

Xeon w9-3595X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000

100%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

99%

#400

EPYC 7713P

MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443

98%

#401

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

98%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

97%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

97%

#676

Xeon E5-1607 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $68

100%

#678

Xeon W5590

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

100%

#683

Xeon E5-1603 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $40

99%

#684

Xeon E3-1270

MSRP: $330|Avg: $178

98%

#691

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-6300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9946%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9398%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6824%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2056%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1628%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1425%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

816%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

805%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

733%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

733%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

725%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

705%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

696%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

693%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

686%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

98%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

97%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

100%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

99%

#582

Athlon X4 970

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

99%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

99%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

99%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

99%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

97%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

97%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

97%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

96%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($68) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1607 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-1607 v2	FX-6300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($68)	✅ More affordable ($35)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-6300 ($35), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($33 less, 49% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-1607 v2	FX-6300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+94%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($68)	✅ More affordable ($35)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E5-1607 v2 Benchmark Check

FX-6300 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1607 v2 and FX-6300

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-6300

The FX-6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 4,137 points. Launch price was $132.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1607 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6300 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 versus 3.8 GHz on the FX-6300 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the FX-6300 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-6300 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v2 scores 4,141 against the FX-6300's 4,137 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1607 v2. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs 8192 kB on the FX-6300.

Feature	Xeon E5-1607 v2	FX-6300
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.8 GHz+27%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.5 GHz+17%
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)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	4,141	4,137
Geekbench 6 Single	—	534

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6300 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-1607 v2	FX-6300
Socket	LGA2011	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1607 v2) / AMD-V (FX-6300).

Feature	Xeon E5-1607 v2	FX-6300
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-1607 v2 launched at $250 MSRP, while the FX-6300 debuted at $132. At current prices ($68 vs $35), the FX-6300 is $33 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1607 v2 delivers 60.9 pts/$ vs 118.2 pts/$ for the FX-6300 — making the FX-6300 the 64% better value option.