Xeon E5-1607 v3 vs Core i7-3612QE

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5-1607 v3

4 Cores4 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Core i7-3612QE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1607 v3

4 / 4

4,932

+0.1%

4,929

0.0%

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 v3 is positioned at rank 561 and the Core i7-3612QE is on rank 1042, so the Xeon E5-1607 v3 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 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8428%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1591%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1414%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1092%

#339

Xeon w7-3555

MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199

100%

#340

Xeon w7-3445

MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596

100%

#341

EPYC 9275F

MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439

100%

#342

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7

100%

#343

EPYC 7543P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115

99%

#344

EPYC 9455P

MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366

98%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

98%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

97%

#561

Xeon E5-1607 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#573

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

97%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3612QE

#1029

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2536%

#1030

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2499%

#1031

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2294%

#1032

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2283%

#1033

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2263%

#1035

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2185%

#1036

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2095%

#1037

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2092%

#1038

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2035%

#1041

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

100%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#1047

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#1048

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1049

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1050

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1051

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

96%

#1052

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1053

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1055

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

94%

#1056

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

93%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1607 v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-1607 v3	Core i7-3612QE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3612QE ($50), 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 ($50 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-1607 v3	Core i7-3612QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 v3 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3612QE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1607 v3 and Core i7-3612QE

Xeon E5-1607 v3

The Xeon E5-1607 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 4,932 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-3612QE

The Core i7-3612QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,929 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1607 v3 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-3612QE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v3 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-3612QE — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-3612QE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v3 scores 4,932 against the Core i7-3612QE's 4,929 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1607 v3. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v3 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3612QE.

Feature	Xeon E5-1607 v3	Core i7-3612QE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+48%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+67%	6144 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,932	4,929
Geekbench 6 Single	—	640
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,200

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1607 v3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3612QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-1607 v3	Core i7-3612QE
Socket	LGA2011-3	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1607 v3) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3612QE). The Core i7-3612QE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E5-1607 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3612QE targets Industrial/Embedded.