Xeon E5-2603 v3 vs Pentium Gold G5600
Xeon E5-2603 v3
Pentium Gold G5600
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. 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
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Pentium Gold G5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Pentium Gold G5600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 v3 and Pentium Gold G5600
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.
Pentium Gold G5600
The Pentium Gold G5600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,844 points. Launch price was $93.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2603 v3 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2603 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2603 v3 versus 3.9 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5600 — a 83.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5600 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2603 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5600 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2603 v3 scores 3,825 against the Pentium Gold G5600's 3,844 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Gold G5600. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2603 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5600.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Pentium Gold G5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+144% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+144% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+275% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,825 | 3,844 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 837 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2603 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Pentium Gold G5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4 2400 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2603 v3) / true (Pentium Gold G5600). The Pentium Gold G5600 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2603 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5600 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Pentium Gold G5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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