Xeon E5-2603 v3 vs Athlon PRO 200GE
Xeon E5-2603 v3
Athlon PRO 200GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5-2603 v3 is positioned at rank #635 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 E5-2603 v3
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) |
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 v3 and Athlon PRO 200GE
Xeon E5-2603 v3
The Xeon E5-2603 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,825 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon PRO 200GE
The Athlon PRO 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,816 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2603 v3 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon PRO 200GE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5-2603 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2603 v3 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 200GE — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 200GE (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2603 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon PRO 200GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2603 v3 scores 3,825 against the Athlon PRO 200GE's 3,816 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2603 v3. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2603 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 200GE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+275% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,825 | 3,816 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2603 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon PRO 200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon PRO 200GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-2603 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
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