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Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.2/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4674 and a single-thread rating of 1753. Its stated TDP is 140 W.

CPU Mark4,674
35 samples
Single Thread1,753
Overall rank#2,650
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.2Entry-level / aging

Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4674 and a single-thread rating of 1753. Its stated TDP is 140 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz is a Server released in 2017. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 140 W reference TDP, a 4,674 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 4,674 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,753 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2011-3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 140 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 140 W reference TDP, a 4,674 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz?

Start with LGA2011-3 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 140 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon X5667 @ 3.07GHzIntel4,697 points
03Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU4,674 points
04AMD Opteron 4284AMD4,665 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU1,753 points
04Intel Xeon X5667 @ 3.07GHzIntel1,469 points
05AMD Opteron 4284AMD1,181 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03Intel Xeon X5667 @ 3.07GHzIntel49.4 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 4284AMD49.1 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU33.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
64,397.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,113.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
5,300.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
42.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
11,431.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
12,682.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
461.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
8,329.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2017
SocketLGA2011-3
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP140 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L310 MB