Xeon E5-4607 v2 vs Xeon W3680
Xeon E5-4607 v2
Xeon W3680
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 E5-4607 v2 is positioned at rank 49 and the Xeon W3680 is on rank 817, so the Xeon E5-4607 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4607 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3680
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) | ✅ More affordable ($26) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+198%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) | ✅ More affordable ($26) |
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 E5-4607 v2 and Xeon W3680
Xeon E5-4607 v2
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W3680
The Xeon W3680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $350.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-4607 v2 and Xeon W3680 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3680 — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W3680 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Xeon W3680 is built on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4607 v2 scores 6,986 against the Xeon W3680's 7,025 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W3680. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3680.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.33 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+25% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,986 | 7,025 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W3680 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4607 v2 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Xeon W3680 debuted at $594. At current prices ($77 vs $26), the Xeon W3680 is $51 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4607 v2 delivers 90.7 pts/$ vs 270.2 pts/$ for the Xeon W3680 — making the Xeon W3680 the 99.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4607 v2 | Xeon W3680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-93% | $594 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77 | $26-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.7 | 270.2+198% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2010 |
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