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Xeon E5606
Xeon D-1602
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 E5606 is positioned at rank 802 and the Xeon D-1602 is on rank 799, so the Xeon D-1602 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5606
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1602
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5606 | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5606 | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5606 and Xeon D-1602
Xeon E5606
The Xeon E5606 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,443 points. Launch price was $46.
Xeon D-1602
The Xeon D-1602 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,459 points. Launch price was $106.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5606 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon D-1602 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5606 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Xeon E5606 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 — a 184.4% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1602 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5606 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1602 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5606 scores 2,443 against the Xeon D-1602's 2,459 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-1602. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5606 vs 3 MB on the Xeon D-1602.
| Feature | Xeon E5606 | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3.2 GHz+2362% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.5 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,443 | 2,459 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5606 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1602 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5606 | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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