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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is positioned at rank #49 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 E5-4607 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1249%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

236%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

210%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

162%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

88%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

96%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

95%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

91%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

85%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

85%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

84%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E5-4607 v2 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is a 6-core / 12-thread processor, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.6 GHz from a base frequency of 2.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache of L3 cache. 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.

Specification	Xeon E5-4607 v2
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	6C / 12T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.6 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.6 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	15 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	6.4 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	77 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	6,986

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4607 v2 fits into the LGA2011 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 memory.

Specification	Xeon E5-4607 v2
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA2011
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	4

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E5-4607 v2 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.

Specification	Xeon E5-4607 v2
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	95 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	77 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $77 (MSRP: $42), the Xeon E5-4607 v2 delivers 91 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #49 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #1587 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E5-4607 v2
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$42
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$77
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#49
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1587
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2014
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel