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Xeon E5-1607 v4
Xeon D-1527
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 Xeon D-1527 is on rank 545, so the Xeon E5-1607 v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1527
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v4 | Xeon D-1527 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v4 | Xeon D-1527 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon D-1527
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.
Xeon D-1527
The Xeon D-1527 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,137 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 v4 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon D-1527's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v4 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1527 — a 13.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1607 v4 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v4 scores 5,197 against the Xeon D-1527's 5,137 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-1607 v4. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607 v4 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1527.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v4 | Xeon D-1527 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+15% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB+567% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,197+1% | 5,137 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v4 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1527 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v4 | Xeon D-1527 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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