Xeon E5-2403 v2 vs Xeon E5607
Xeon E5-2403 v2
Xeon E5607
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 E5-2403 v2 is positioned at rank 747 and the Xeon E5607 is on rank 622, so the Xeon E5607 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2403 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5607
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) | ✅ More affordable ($27) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+127%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) | ✅ More affordable ($27) |
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 E5-2403 v2 and Xeon E5607
Xeon E5-2403 v2
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,672 points. Launch price was $223.
Xeon E5607
The Xeon E5607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,686 points. Launch price was $135.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2403 v2 and Xeon E5607 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 versus 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5607 — a 147.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2403 v2 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5607 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2403 v2 scores 2,672 against the Xeon E5607's 2,686 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5607. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5607.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+567% | 0.27 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.26 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+25% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,672 | 2,686 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5607 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2403 v2) / not specified (Xeon E5607). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2403 v2 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 launched at $192 MSRP, while the Xeon E5607 debuted at $135. At current prices ($61 vs $27), the Xeon E5607 is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2403 v2 delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 99.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5607 — making the Xeon E5607 the 77.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192 | $135-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $61 | $27-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8 | 99.5+127% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2011 |
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