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Xeon E5-1660
EPYC 8324PN
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 E5-1660 is positioned at rank 924 and the EPYC 8324PN is on rank 613, so the EPYC 8324PN offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1660
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324PN
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1660 | EPYC 8324PN |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1660 | EPYC 8324PN |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-1660 and EPYC 8324PN
Xeon E5-1660
The Xeon E5-1660 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 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: 8,324 points. Launch price was $290.
EPYC 8324PN
The EPYC 8324PN is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,375 points. Launch price was $2,125.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1660 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 8324PN offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 8324PN has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1660 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324PN — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1660 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.05 GHz). The Xeon E5-1660 uses the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the EPYC 8324PN uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1660 scores 8,324 against the EPYC 8324PN's 8,375 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 8324PN. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1660 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324PN.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1660 | EPYC 8324PN |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 32 / 64+433% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+30% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+61% | 2.05 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total) | 128 MB (total)+753% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 5 nm-84% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 8,324 | 8,375 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1660 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the EPYC 8324PN uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1660 | EPYC 8324PN |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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