CPU
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Xeon E5-1607 v3
Processor N100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Processor N100 is on rank 583, so the Xeon E5-1607 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v3
Performance Per Dollar Processor N100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v3 | Processor N100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v3 | Processor N100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 v3 and Processor N100
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.
Processor N100
The Processor N100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 4,869 points. Launch price was $128.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-1607 v3 and Processor N100 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v3 versus 3.4 GHz on the Processor N100 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Processor N100 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Processor N100 uses Alder Lake-N (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v3 scores 4,932 against the Processor N100's 4,869 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E5-1607 v3. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v3 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N100.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v3 | Processor N100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+3000% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+67% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| PassMark | 4,932+1% | 4,869 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor N100 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v3 | Processor N100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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