Xeon E5-1603 v4
CPU·Budget

Xeon E5-1603 v4

Intel

PassMark

4,355

2015-01-01

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1603 v4
4 / 4
4,355
0.0%
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About PassMark

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Overview

The Xeon E5-1603 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 4,355 points. Launch price was $800.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5-1603 v4 is positioned at rank #599 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1603 v4

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
9542%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1802%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1601%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1237%
#357
Xeon w9-3575X
MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675
100%
#358
Xeon w7-3465X
MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468
100%
#359
EPYC 9354
MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498
99%
#359
Xeon Gold 6530
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846
99%
#361
Xeon Silver 4114
MSRP: $612|Avg: $30
98%
#362
EPYC 7532
MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225
98%
#363
Xeon W-2191B
MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39
98%
#364
Xeon Gold 5320
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834
97%
#365
EPYC 7513
MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389
97%
#599
Xeon E5-1603 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#604
Xeon E3-1270 v3
MSRP: $339|Avg: $410
98%
#606
Xeon E3-1235
MSRP: $240|Avg: $270
98%
#609
Xeon E3-1265L v3
MSRP: $294|Avg: $398
97%
#611
Xeon E3-1280 v2
MSRP: $315|Avg: $50
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-1603 v4 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1603 v4 is a multi-core processor. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 4,355, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon E5-1603 v4
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score4,355
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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #599 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors.

SpecificationXeon E5-1603 v4
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$800
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking#599
Release DateLaunch date2015-01-01
Release Year2016

Our Recommendation for Xeon E5-1603 v4

Suggested pairings based on performance balance

Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)

Radeon HD 7970M CrossfireG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2012
M1 8-Core GPUG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 1278 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 460 OEMG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 650 MHz2010
Quadro T1000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 1395 MHz2019
Radeon R9 M295X Mac EditionG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2014
Quadro T1000 Max-QG3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 765 MHz2019
QuadroG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 135 MHz1999
GeForce GTX 1630G3D Mark: 4,992
4 GBCore: 1740 MHz2022
Radeon R9 M395G3D Mark: 4,934
2 GBCore: 834 MHz2015
RTXA5000-8QG3D Mark: 4,916
2 GBCore: 1170 MHz2021
FirePro S9050G3D Mark: 4,901
4 GBCore: 900 MHz2014
CMP 30HXG3D Mark: 4,892
2 GBCore: 1530 MHz2021

Recommended (Balanced) (12)

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,842
8 GBCore: 1215 MHz2017
GeForce GTX 1060 3GBG3D Mark: 9,815
3 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
Arc A730MG3D Mark: 9,808
12 GBCore: 1100 MHz2022
Radeon 8040SG3D Mark: 9,756
4 GBCore: 1295 MHz2025
Radeon R9 Fury + Fury XG3D Mark: 9,741
4 GB2015
Radeon RX 6550MG3D Mark: 9,705
4 GBCore: 2000 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,674
6 GBCore: 975 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 970G3D Mark: 9,640
4 GBCore: 1050 MHz2014
Radeon RX 6500 XTG3D Mark: 9,603
4 GBCore: 2610 MHz2022
GRID P40-2QG3D Mark: 9,581
4 GBCore: 557 MHz2015
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTG3D Mark: 9,558
Shared System RAM2020
Radeon R9 FuryG3D Mark: 9,521
4 GB2015

High-End (Max Performance) (12)

Radeon Pro W6800XG3D Mark: 18,000
32 GBCore: 1800 MHz2021
Radeon 8060SG3D Mark: 17,989
noneCore: 1295 MHz2025
Quadro RTX 6000G3D Mark: 17,887
24 GBCore: 1440 MHz2018
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)G3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1443 MHz2016
GeForce GTX 1070 SLIG3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 1575 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
Radeon Pro W5700XG3D Mark: 17,591
16 GBCore: 1243 MHz2019
Radeon Pro W6900XG3D Mark: 17,413
32 GBCore: 1825 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,400
8 GBCore: 2310 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,374
8 GBCore: 2407 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 17,350
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022

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