Xeon E5-1607 vs Pentium Gold G6405
Xeon E5-1607
Pentium Gold G6405
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E5-1607 is positioned at rank #638 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 | Pentium Gold G6405 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 | Pentium Gold G6405 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and Pentium Gold G6405
Xeon E5-1607
The Xeon E5-1607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 3,788 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium Gold G6405
The Pentium Gold G6405 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,817 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6405 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1607 has 2 more cores. The Pentium Gold G6405 is built on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 scores 3,788 against the Pentium Gold G6405's 3,817 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium Gold G6405. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6405.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 | Pentium Gold G6405 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | — | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 3,788 | 3,817 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G6405 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 | Pentium Gold G6405 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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