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Xeon E5-2620 v3
Xeon X7350
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 E5-2620 v3 is positioned at rank 643 and the Xeon X7350 is on rank 248, so the Xeon X7350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2620 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tigerton (2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2620 v3 and Xeon X7350
Xeon E5-2620 v3
The Xeon E5-2620 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 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,734 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon X7350
The Xeon X7350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Tigerton (2007) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,836 points. Launch price was $2,301.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon X7350's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 versus 0.93 GHz on the Xeon X7350 — a 109.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2620 v3 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon X7350 uses Tigerton (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2620 v3 scores 7,734 against the Xeon X7350's 7,836 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon X7350. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X7350.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+244% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.93 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+88% | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Tigerton (2007) |
| PassMark | 7,734 | 7,836+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X7350 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 versus DDR2-667 on the Xeon X7350 — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) and Intel 7300 (Xeon X7350).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866+100% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2620 v3) vs VT-x (Xeon X7350). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2620 v3 targets Server, Xeon X7350 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7350 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Server | Server |
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