Xeon E5-2603 v4 vs Core i7-1068G7
Xeon E5-2603 v4
Core i7-1068G7
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 v4 is positioned at rank 589 and the Core i7-1068G7 is on rank 704, so the Xeon E5-2603 v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2603 v4
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1068G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v4 | Core i7-1068G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v4 | Core i7-1068G7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 v4 and Core i7-1068G7
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 i7-1068G7
The Core i7-1068G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,449 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2603 v4 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-1068G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2603 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2603 v4 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068G7 — a 82.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-1068G7 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2603 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1068G7 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2603 v4 scores 4,517 against the Core i7-1068G7's 4,449 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2603 v4. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon E5-2603 v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1068G7.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v4 | Core i7-1068G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz+141% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB+88% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) |
| PassMark | 4,517+2% | 4,449 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2603 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1068G7 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v4 | Core i7-1068G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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