Xeon E5-2603 v3 vs Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Xeon E5-2603 v3
Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 v3 is positioned at rank 635 and the Ryzen Embedded R1505G is on rank 472, so the Ryzen Embedded R1505G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2603 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Ryzen Embedded R1505G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Ryzen Embedded R1505G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 Ryzen Embedded R1505G
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.
Ryzen Embedded R1505G
The Ryzen Embedded R1505G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,799 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2603 v3 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G 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 3.3 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1505G — a 69.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R1505G (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2603 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2603 v3 scores 3,825 against the Ryzen Embedded R1505G's 3,799 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2603 v3. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2603 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1505G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Ryzen Embedded R1505G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+106% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+275% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,825 | 3,799 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2603 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Ryzen Embedded R1505G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2603 v3) / AMD-V (Ryzen Embedded R1505G). The Ryzen Embedded R1505G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon E5-2603 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Embedded R1505G targets Embedded.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Ryzen Embedded R1505G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
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