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Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHz is a Server processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 1.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4343 and a single-thread rating of 1065. Its stated TDP is 85 W.

CPU Mark4,343
17 samples
Single Thread1,065
Overall rank#2,739
of 6,054
Reference price$132.03

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.5Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHz is a Server processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 1.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4343 and a single-thread rating of 1065. Its stated TDP is 85 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHz is a Server released in 2016. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 6 threads, a 85 W reference TDP, a 4,343 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 4,343 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,065 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

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 v4 @ 1.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 6 threads, a 85 W reference TDP, a 4,343 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHz 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 v4 @ 1.70GHz?

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 E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHz 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.

02AMD Opteron 3380AMD4,358 points
03Intel Xeon D-1513N @ 1.60GHzIntel4,344 points
04Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHzThis CPU4,343 points
05AMD Opteron 4376 HEAMD4,318 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon D-1513N @ 1.60GHzIntel1,412 points
02AMD Opteron 3380AMD1,165 points
03AMD Opteron 4376 HEAMD1,075 points
04Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHzThis CPU1,065 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon D-1513N @ 1.60GHzIntel124.1 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 3380AMD67.0 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 4376 HEAMD66.4 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 @ 1.70GHzThis CPU51.1 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
59,152.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,049.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,915.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
45.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
10,554.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
11,717.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
510.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
7,763.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2016
SocketLGA2011-3
Cores / threads6 / 6
Base clock1.70 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP85 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-1600
Maximum capacity5120 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L315 MB