Xeon E5-2603 v2 vs A10-5700
Xeon E5-2603 v2
A10-5700
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 E5-2603 v2 is positioned at rank 757 and the A10-5700 is on rank 448, so the A10-5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2603 v2
Performance Per Dollar A10-5700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v2 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v2 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2603 v2 and A10-5700
Xeon E5-2603 v2
The Xeon E5-2603 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) 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: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,735 points. Launch price was $240.
A10-5700
The A10-5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2603 v2 and A10-5700 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2603 v2 versus 4 GHz on the A10-5700 — a 75.9% clock advantage for the A10-5700 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2603 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-5700 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2603 v2 scores 2,735 against the A10-5700's 2,747 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-5700. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2603 v2 vs 0 kB on the A10-5700.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v2 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 4 GHz+122% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+89% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,735 | 2,747 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2603 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5700 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v2 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2603 v2) / true (A10-5700). The A10-5700 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Xeon E5-2603 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-5700 rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v2 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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