Xeon E5-2603 v4 vs Core i3-1115GRE

Xeon E5-2603 v4

6 Cores6 Thrd85 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2016

Core i3-1115GRE

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2603 v4

6 / 6

4,517

0.0%

4,588

+1.6%

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 v4 is positioned at rank 589 and the Core i3-1115GRE is on rank 1009, so the Xeon E5-2603 v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2603 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9200%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1737%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1543%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1192%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

99%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

98%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

97%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

96%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

96%

#359

Xeon Gold 6530

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846

96%

#359

EPYC 9354

MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498

96%

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

95%

#589

Xeon E5-2603 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

100%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

98%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115GRE

#996

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2162%

#997

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2130%

#998

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1956%

#999

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1947%

#1000

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1929%

#1002

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1863%

#1003

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1786%

#1004

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1783%

#1005

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1735%

#1008

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1010

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1011

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1012

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1013

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1014

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1015

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1016

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1017

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1019

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1020

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1021

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1022

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1115GRE (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2603 v4	Core i3-1115GRE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2603 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2603 v4	Core i3-1115GRE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E5-2603 v4 Benchmark Check

Core i3-1115GRE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2603 v4 and Core i3-1115GRE

Xeon E5-2603 v4

The Xeon E5-2603 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 4,517 points. Launch price was $213.

Core i3-1115GRE

The Core i3-1115GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 4,588 points. Launch price was $338.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2603 v4 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i3-1115GRE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2603 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2603 v4 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115GRE — a 78.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115GRE (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2603 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1115GRE uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2603 v4 scores 4,517 against the Core i3-1115GRE's 4,588 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i3-1115GRE. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon E5-2603 v4 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115GRE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2603 v4	Core i3-1115GRE
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+200%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+129%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.2 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	15 MB+150%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+20%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
PassMark	4,517	4,588+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,175
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,233

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2603 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1115GRE uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2603 v4	Core i3-1115GRE
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2603 v4) / Yes (Core i3-1115GRE). The Core i3-1115GRE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E5-2603 v4 requires a dedicated GPU.