Xeon E5-2603 v4 vs Xeon D-1518
Xeon E5-2603 v4
Xeon D-1518
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Xeon D-1518 is on rank 586, so the Xeon D-1518 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2603 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1518
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v4 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2603 v4 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon D-1518
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.
Xeon D-1518
The Xeon D-1518 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,562 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2603 v4 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon D-1518 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 2.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1518 — a 25.6% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1518 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2603 v4 scores 4,517 against the Xeon D-1518's 4,562 — a 1% lead for the Xeon D-1518. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon E5-2603 v4 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1518.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v4 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB+900% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,517 | 4,562 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2603 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1518 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2603 v4 | Xeon D-1518 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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