Xeon E5-4607
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Xeon E5-4607

Intel

PassMark

6,986

2015-01-01
95 Watt
Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Xeon E5-4607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 points. Launch price was $800.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E5-4607 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low118 FPS
medium104 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra75 FPS
1440p
low104 FPS
medium92 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra68 FPS
4k
low83 FPS
medium75 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra47 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high163 FPS
ultra115 FPS
1440p
low175 FPS
medium162 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra99 FPS
4k
low113 FPS
medium101 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra61 FPS
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low59 FPS
medium52 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra46 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

1080p
low150 FPS
medium138 FPS
high128 FPS
ultra108 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS
medium117 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra89 FPS
4k
low104 FPS
medium94 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra58 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra175 FPS
1440p
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra175 FPS
4k
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra175 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra175 FPS
1440p
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra175 FPS
4k
low175 FPS
medium172 FPS
high142 FPS
ultra121 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high174 FPS
ultra110 FPS
1440p
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high165 FPS
ultra105 FPS
4k
low175 FPS
medium175 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra71 FPS
Palworld

Palworld

1080p
low117 FPS
medium111 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS
medium90 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low62 FPS
medium59 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra33 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low156 FPS
medium134 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra87 FPS
1440p
low132 FPS
medium111 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra70 FPS
4k
low62 FPS
medium56 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra34 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-4607 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4607 is a 6-core / 12-thread processor based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture, manufactured on a 32 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.2 GHz from a base frequency of 2.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 15 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 6,986, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon E5-4607
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units6C / 12T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost2.2 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designSandy Bridge-EP (2012)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient32 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores15 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor435 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities2,270 million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency6.4 GT/s
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score6,986
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4607 fits into the LGA2011 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

SpecificationXeon E5-4607
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA2011
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers4
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5-4607 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 95 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon E5-4607
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload95 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1586 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon E5-4607
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1586
Release DateLaunch date2015-01-01
Release Year2012
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Typeserver
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$800
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date2015-01-01
Architecture CodenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)
Performance Ranking Position1586

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores6
Threads12
Die Size435 mm2
L1 Cache64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache15 MB (total)
Bus Speed6.4 GT/s
Max Frequency2.2 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency2.2 GHz
Transistor Count2,270 million
Process Technology32 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA2011
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.0
Power Consumption (TDP)95 Watt
Max Processors In Config4

Memory

5 specs

RAM TypesDDR3
Memory Channels4
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity384 GB

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