Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs Xeon Gold 6230N
Xeon E5-1607 v2
Xeon Gold 6230N
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-1607 v2 is positioned at rank 676 and the Xeon Gold 6230N is on rank 614, so the Xeon Gold 6230N offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Gold 6230N
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.
Xeon Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6230N offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6230N (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v2 scores 4,141 against the Xeon Gold 6230N's 4,175 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230N. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 20 / 40+400% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total) | 27.5 MB+175% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 20 MB+7900% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,141 | 4,175 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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