CPU
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Xeon W3680
Xeon E5-4607 v2
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 W3680 is positioned at rank 817 and the Xeon E5-4607 v2 is on rank 49, 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 W3680
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4607 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3680 | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($26) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3680 | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+198%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($26) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($77) |
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 W3680 and Xeon E5-4607 v2
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W3680 and Xeon E5-4607 v2 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3680 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W3680 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon W3680 is built on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W3680 scores 7,025 against the Xeon E5-4607 v2's 6,986 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W3680. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3680 vs 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4607 v2.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+38% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz+28% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 7,025 | 6,986 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3680 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3680 launched at $594 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4607 v2 debuted at $42. At current prices ($26 vs $77), the Xeon W3680 is $51 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3680 delivers 270.2 pts/$ vs 90.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4607 v2 — making the Xeon W3680 the 99.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Xeon E5-4607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $594 | $42-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $26-66% | $77 |
| Performance per Dollar | 270.2+198% | 90.7 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2014 |
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