CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-1607 v4
Pentium Silver N6005
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 Pentium Silver N6005 is on rank 414, so the Pentium Silver N6005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v4
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v4 | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v4 | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 v4 and Pentium Silver N6005
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.
Pentium Silver N6005
The Pentium Silver N6005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,253 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-1607 v4 and Pentium Silver N6005 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v4 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6005 — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N6005 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6005 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v4 scores 5,197 against the Pentium Silver N6005's 5,253 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium Silver N6005. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607 v4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6005.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v4 | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB (total)+50% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 5,197 | 5,253+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v4 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver N6005 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v4 | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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