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Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.3/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz is a Server processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3773 and a single-thread rating of 928. Its stated TDP is 85 W.

CPU Mark3,773
48 samples
Single Thread928
Overall rank#2,908
of 6,054
Reference price$131.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.3Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz is a Server processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3773 and a single-thread rating of 928. Its stated TDP is 85 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz is a Server released in 2015. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 6 threads, a 85 W reference TDP, a 3,773 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 3,773 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 928 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-V3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-1600. The 85 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 E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 6 threads, a 85 W reference TDP, a 3,773 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz 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 E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz?

Start with LGA2011-V3 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 E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 85 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 E5630 @ 2.53GHzIntel3,804 points
02AMD Opteron 3280AMD3,783 points
03Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU3,773 points
04Intel Xeon E5-1607 @ 3.00GHzIntel3,759 points
05Intel Atom C3708 @ 1.70GHzIntel3,750 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E5-1607 @ 3.00GHzIntel1,440 points
02Intel Xeon E5630 @ 2.53GHzIntel1,168 points
03AMD Opteron 3280AMD1,062 points
04Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU928 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom C3708 @ 1.70GHzIntel220.6 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 3280AMD58.2 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon E5630 @ 2.53GHzIntel47.6 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU44.4 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
52,234.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
942.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,240.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
37.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
8,136.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
10,723.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
442.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
7,137.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2015
SocketLGA2011-V3
Cores / threads6 / 6
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP85 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-1600
Maximum capacity768 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 256 KB
L315 MB