Xeon E5-1620 vs Xeon E-2104G
Xeon E5-1620
Xeon E-2104G
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-1620 is positioned at rank 953 and the Xeon E-2104G is on rank 476, so the Xeon E-2104G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1620
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1620 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1620 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+55%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) |
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 E5-1620 and Xeon E-2104G
Xeon E5-1620
The Xeon E5-1620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,848 points. Launch price was $313.
Xeon E-2104G
The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1620 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2104G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1620 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-1620 uses the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E-2104G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1620 scores 5,848 against the Xeon E-2104G's 5,858 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E-2104G. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2104G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1620 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB (total)+25% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,848 | 5,858 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,469 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 612 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E-2104G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1620 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 375 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Xeon E5-1620) / not specified (Xeon E-2104G).
| Feature | Xeon E5-1620 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1620 launched at $885 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2104G debuted at $193. At current prices ($70 vs $109), the Xeon E5-1620 is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1620 delivers 83.5 pts/$ vs 53.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2104G — making the Xeon E5-1620 the 43.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1620 | Xeon E-2104G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $885 | $193-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-36% | $109 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.5+55% | 53.7 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2018 |
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