Xeon E5-1603 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5-1603 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,732 Rank: 1078
Rank Name Score Visual
1074 Celeron G4900T 4,737
+0.1%
1075 Core i5-2450P 4,737
+0.1%
1076 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,735
+0.1%
1077 Core i7-2860QM 4,735
+0.1%
1078 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,732
1079 Core i7-2760QM 4,732
+0%
1080 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,731
+-0%
1081 Xeon D-1527 4,728
-0.1%
1082 FX-4350 4,728
-0.1%
1083 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,728
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-1603 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,695 Rank: 966
Rank Name Score Visual
962 Core i5-4460 4,699
+0.1%
963 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,698
+0.1%
964 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,698
+0.1%
965 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,696
+0%
966 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,695
967 Intel Core i3-380UM 4,693
+-0%
968 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,693
+-0%
969 Core i7-4710MQ 4,693
+-0%
970 Core i3-9100TE 4,693
+-0%
971 Core i7-2820QM 4,692
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-1603 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,757 Rank: 1104
Rank Name Score Visual
1100 Xeon Silver 4114 4,760
+0.1%
1101 Pentium G2130 4,760
+0.1%
1102 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,759
+0%
1103 Xeon W3680 4,758
+0%
1104 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,757
1105 Core i5-6200U 4,757
+0%
1106 A12-9800 4,757
+0%
1107 Core i7 980 4,756
+-0%
1108 Core i5-4200M 4,755
+-0%
1109 Xeon D-1520 4,754
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1603 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,660 Rank: 789
Rank Name Score Visual
785 Core i7-3940XM 4,662
+0%
786 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,661
+0%
787 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,661
+0%
788 Xeon E3-1220 v5 4,660
+0%
789 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,660
790 Core i7-8650U 4,660
+0%
791 Core i5-4690 4,660
+0%
792 Core i7-5700HQ 4,660
+0%
793 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,659
+-0%
794 Core i5-4670K 4,659
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1603 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,576 Rank: 974
Rank Name Score Visual
970 Xeon W3530 4,577
+0%
971 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,577
+0%
972 Core i7-870 4,577
+0%
973 Pentium Gold G6400 4,577
+0%
974 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,576
975 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,575
+-0%
976 Core i5-6500T 4,575
+-0%
977 Core i5-3340 4,575
+-0%
978 Pentium Gold G7400T 4,575
+-0%
979 Core i3-1005G1 4,574
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1603 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,683 Rank: 771
Rank Name Score Visual
767 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,685
+0%
768 Ryzen 5 2500X 4,684
+0%
769 Core i7-4900MQ 4,684
+0%
770 Core i7-6700TE 4,683
+0%
771 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,683
772 Core i5-4670S 4,683
+0%
773 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,682
+-0%
774 Core i7-10510U 4,681
+-0%
775 Core i5-4590 4,681
+-0%
776 Core i5-7440HQ 4,680
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-1603 v4 Details

The Xeon E5-1603 v4 is a server-oriented processor from Intel, part of the Broadwell EP family, designed for workstations and entry-level server environments. Released in 2016, it is now well over seven years old, placing it in the older generation of Intel’s Xeon lineup. While not competitive with modern processors in either single-core or multi-core performance, it still holds relevance in legacy systems or low-power server applications where cost and energy efficiency are priorities.

Built on a 14 nm process, the Xeon E5-1603 v4 features a quad-core design with four threads, leveraging Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz, with no turbo boost capability, and is paired with a 140 W TDP, indicating a relatively high power draw for its class. The processor supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory across four channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 5000 MT/s via the DMI 2.0 bus. It uses the LGA-2011 socket, compatible with the Grantley EP platform, and includes features such as Intel vPro, Intel TXT, and Intel VT-x for virtualization and security.

Cache hierarchy includes 1 MiB of L2 cache and a substantial 10 MiB L3 cache, which helps improve data access latency for server workloads. The processor supports advanced instruction sets including AVX2, AES-NI, and BMI2, making it suitable for encryption, compression, and data-intensive tasks. Despite lacking integrated graphics, its focus is on compute performance in server and workstation environments, where discrete GPUs are typically used.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-1603 v4 achieves an overall score of 4732, ranking 1078th out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score is 4757, placing it 1104th, and its multicore score is 4695, ranking 966th. These results indicate that while it performs adequately for its time, it falls behind modern CPUs in both single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. For example, it is outpaced by the Ryzen 5 3500U and Core i5-4460, both of which offer better performance despite lower TDPs. However, it still competes with some older server and desktop processors like the Core i7-4710MQ and Xeon E3-1225 v2.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-1603 v4 is best suited for legacy server systems, low-cost virtualization environments, or light-duty workstations where power efficiency and cost are more important than peak performance. While it cannot keep up with today’s top-tier processors, its 140 W TDP and robust memory support make it a viable option for specific enterprise use cases. For users upgrading to modern platforms, newer Intel Xeon and AMD Ryzen Threadripper models offer significantly better performance, but the E5-1603 v4 remains a practical choice in constrained environments.
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Intel Xeon E5-1603 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-1603 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-1000
Model Number: E5-1603
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 140 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 10 MiB (20-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 1,536 GB

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 246.24 mm²
Transistor Count: 3.20 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SSE4a TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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