Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs Pentium Gold G6500
Xeon E5-1607 v2
Pentium Gold G6500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v2
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Pentium Gold G6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Pentium Gold G6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium Gold G6500
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.
Pentium Gold G6500
The Pentium Gold G6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6500 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 4.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6500 — a 31% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6500 (base: 3 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6500 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v2 scores 4,141 against the Pentium Gold G6500's 4,185 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G6500. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6500.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Pentium Gold G6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 4,141 | 4,185+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6500 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Pentium Gold G6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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