Xeon E5-1607 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-1607 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 E5-1607 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,928 Rank: 926
Rank Name Score Visual
922 Athlon 240GE 4,933
+0.1%
923 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 4,933
+0.1%
924 Core i3-8121U 4,932
+0.1%
925 Core i3-6098P 4,931
+0.1%
926 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,928
927 Core i7-4800MQ 4,925
-0.1%
928 Core i7-5550U 4,925
-0.1%
929 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,924
-0.1%
930 Xeon D-1521 4,924
-0.1%
931 Core i3-6100T 4,924
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-1607 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,654 Rank: 1025
Rank Name Score Visual
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,658
+0.1%
1022 Xeon E3-1280 4,658
+0.1%
1023 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,656
+0%
1024 Xeon X5677 4,655
+0%
1025 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,654
1026 FX-6200 4,653
+-0%
1027 Celeron B800 4,652
+-0%
1028 Xeon X3470 4,652
+-0%
1029 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,651
-0.1%
1030 FX-8140 4,651
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-1607 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,110 Rank: 873
Rank Name Score Visual
869 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,119
+0.2%
870 Core i5-6360U 5,119
+0.2%
871 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 5,117
+0.1%
872 Core i5-6500TE 5,110
+0%
873 Xeon E5-1607 v4 5,110
874 Athlon PRO 200GE 5,107
-0.1%
875 Core i7-4722HQ 5,106
-0.1%
876 Xeon E3-1235L v5 5,105
-0.1%
877 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,104
-0.1%
878 Core i5-7Y57 5,104
-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 E5-1607 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,670 Rank: 761
Rank Name Score Visual
757 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,671
+0%
758 Xeon E-2104G 4,671
+0%
759 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,671
+0%
760 Core i7-4910MQ 4,671
+0%
761 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,670
762 Core i7-3770 4,670
+0%
763 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,670
+0%
764 Core i7-4750HQ 4,670
+0%
765 Core i5-7600 4,669
+-0%
766 Core i7-4790T 4,669
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1607 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,593 Rank: 917
Rank Name Score Visual
913 Core i5-6440EQ 4,594
+0%
914 Core i5-6400 4,594
+0%
915 Core i3-8300T 4,594
+0%
916 Core i5-1030NG7 4,594
+0%
917 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,593
918 Core i5-7500T 4,593
+0%
919 Core i3-8100T 4,593
+0%
920 Xeon E3-1260L 4,593
+0%
921 Core i5-3470 4,592
+-0%
922 Core i5-4460 4,592
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-1607 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,703 Rank: 730
Rank Name Score Visual
726 Core i7-6700T 4,706
+0.1%
727 Core i7-4940MX 4,706
+0.1%
728 Xeon D-1528 4,705
+0%
729 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,704
+0%
730 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,703
731 Core i7-1185GRE 4,703
+0%
732 Core i5-6500 4,702
+-0%
733 Core i5-4690K 4,702
+-0%
734 Core i7-6700HQ 4,701
+-0%
735 Core i5-8305G 4,701
+-0%

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Xeon E5-1607 v4 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5-1607 v4 occupies a niche position in the broader server and workstation CPU landscape, representing a mature, high-TDP processor built on the Broadwell EP microarchitecture. Designed for Intel's Grantley EP Workstation platform, this CPU is part of the E5-1000 series and is intended for demanding server and professional workloads rather than mainstream desktop use. Although released several years ago, its 14 nm manufacturing process and 65 W TDP (though the listed TDP is 140 W) reflect a design focused on sustained performance over efficiency, with a thermal envelope that demands robust cooling solutions.

The Xeon E5-1607 v4 features four cores and four threads, clocked at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz with a multiplier of 38 and a bus speed of 5000 MT/s over DMI 2.0. It leverages Intel’s Broadwell architecture, offering a 10 MiB L3 cache, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB each of L1 instruction and data caches. This cache hierarchy supports data-intensive workloads, though its four-core configuration limits scalability compared to modern multi-core processors. The processor supports up to 1.5 TB of memory via DDR4, with a maximum of 40 PCIe lanes, making it suitable for systems requiring substantial memory bandwidth and I/O capacity.

In terms of features, the Xeon E5-1607 v4 includes a robust set of enterprise-oriented technologies such as Intel vPro, TXT, EPT, and TSX, along with support for AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI. These capabilities enhance virtualization, encryption, and data processing performance. The processor also supports ECC memory and advanced power management via Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, aligning with its server-grade positioning.

Benchmark data reveals a balanced but not exceptional performance profile. The Xeon E5-1607 v4 achieves a single-core score of 5110, ranking #872 of 2060, and a multicore score of 4654, placing it at #1025 of 2060. Its overall score of 4928 ranks it #926 of 2060, indicating solid but not competitive performance compared to current-generation CPUs. While it outperforms many older consumer-grade processors, it falls significantly behind modern high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K. Its multicore performance is particularly constrained relative to its single-core strength, suggesting it excels in single-threaded applications but is less effective in heavily parallelized workloads.

Given its age and performance ceiling, the Xeon E5-1607 v4 is best suited for legacy server environments, light virtualization, or workstations where integrated features like ECC memory and vPro are critical. It is not a strong choice for modern compute-intensive applications, but remains a viable option for systems where compatibility and enterprise features outweigh raw performance.
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Intel Xeon E5-1607 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-1607 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-1000
Model Number: E5-1607
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 38x (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 SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C NX EIST TXT vPro EPT TSX
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