Xeon E5-1607 v4
VS
Core i3-1115G4E

Xeon E5-1607 v4 vs Core i3-1115G4E

Intel

Xeon E5-1607 v4

4 Cores4 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Core i3-1115G4E

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

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 v4 is positioned at rank 538 and the Core i3-1115G4E is on rank 795, so the Xeon E5-1607 v4 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 v4

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7996%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1510%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1341%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1036%
#329
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182
100%
#331
EPYC 7402
MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285
99%
#332
Xeon W-2235
MSRP: $555|Avg: $350
99%
#333
Xeon Gold 5317
MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100
97%
#538
Xeon E5-1607 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#543
Xeon W3670
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
99%
#547
Xeon E3-1240 v2
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
98%
#548
Xeon E3-1220 v3
MSRP: $203|Avg: $89
98%
#551
Xeon W-2102
MSRP: $202|Avg: $286
97%
#553
Xeon E3-1265L v2
MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115G4E

#783
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1195%
#784
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1177%
#785
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1081%
#786
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1076%
#787
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1066%
#789
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1029%
#790
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
987%
#791
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
985%
#792
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
959%
#795
Core i3-1115G4E
MSRP: $213|Avg: $47
100%
#797
Celeron M 900
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
99%
#799
Celeron B815
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
#801
Celeron B810
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
99%
#803
Core i7-1365UE
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
98%
#805
3020e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
98%
#809
Athlon II M320
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
97%
#810
Celeron B800
MSRP: $80|Avg: $5
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1115G4E (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-1607 v4Core i3-1115G4E
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($47)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1607 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-1607 v4Core i3-1115G4E
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($47)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1607 v4 and Core i3-1115G4E

Intel

Xeon E5-1607 v4

The Xeon E5-1607 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) 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. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 5,197 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core i3-1115G4E

The Core i3-1115G4E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 5,231 points. Launch price was $285.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1607 v4 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-1115G4E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1607 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v4 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4E — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115G4E (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v4 scores 5,197 against the Core i3-1115G4E's 5,231 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-1115G4E. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607 v4 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115G4E.

FeatureXeon E5-1607 v4Core i3-1115G4E
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
3.9 GHz+26%
Base Clock
3.1 GHz+41%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
10 MB+67%
6 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process
14 nm
10 nm-29%
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
PassMark
5,197
5,231
Geekbench 6 Single
1,506
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1607 v4 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-1607 v4Core i3-1115G4E
Socket
LGA2011-3
FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1607 v4) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1115G4E). The Core i3-1115G4E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)), while the Xeon E5-1607 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1115G4E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-1115G4E rivals Ryzen Embedded V2516.

FeatureXeon E5-1607 v4Core i3-1115G4E
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Embedded