Xeon E5-2603 v4

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2603 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 E5-2603 v4 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,619 Rank: 1176
Rank Name Score Visual
1172 Core i7 960 4,622
+0.1%
1173 Core i3-3210 4,622
+0.1%
1174 Pentium G3250 4,622
+0.1%
1175 Celeron G1850 4,622
+0.1%
1176 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,619
1177 Xeon E3-1230 4,618
+-0%
1178 Core i5-4310U 4,616
-0.1%
1179 Core i5-6300U 4,615
-0.1%
1180 Core i7-4650U 4,614
-0.1%
1181 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,613
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2603 v4 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,191 Rank: 518
Rank Name Score Visual
514 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 5,201
+0.2%
515 Xeon E-2126G 5,198
+0.1%
516 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,194
+0.1%
517 Xeon E5-2697 v2 5,193
+0%
518 Xeon E5-2603 v4 5,191
519 Xeon E5-2650 v4 5,189
+-0%
520 Ryzen 3 7440U 5,187
-0.1%
521 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,186
-0.1%
522 Core i7-10850H 5,186
-0.1%
523 Xeon D-1531 5,184
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2603 v4 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,238 Rank: 1540
Rank Name Score Visual
1536 Xeon L5420 4,241
+0.1%
1537 Intel Core i7-720QM 4,240
+0%
1538 A10-5750M 4,240
+0%
1539 Phenom II X4 945 4,239
+0%
1540 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,238
1541 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,238
+0%
1542 Pentium Silver J5005 4,238
+0%
1543 Xeon E5462 4,238
+0%
1544 Phenom II X4 B97 4,236
+-0%
1545 Pentium G640T 4,235
-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 E5-2603 v4 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,671 Rank: 757
Rank Name Score Visual
753 Core i7-4900MQ 4,672
+0%
754 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,672
+0%
755 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,671
+0%
756 Core i7-6820EQ 4,671
+0%
757 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,671
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
+-0%
762 Core i7-3770 4,670
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2603 v4 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,567 Rank: 1003
Rank Name Score Visual
999 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,569
+0%
1000 Core i7-930 4,568
+0%
1001 Pentium Gold G6405 4,568
+0%
1002 Core i5-6442EQ 4,567
+0%
1003 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,567
1004 Core i3-7100 4,567
+0%
1005 Core i3-6320 4,567
+0%
1006 Xeon E5620 4,567
+0%
1007 Core i7-2635QM 4,566
+-0%
1008 Core i3-6300 4,566
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2603 v4 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,697 Rank: 739
Rank Name Score Visual
735 Core i5-8305G 4,701
+0.1%
736 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,700
+0.1%
737 Core i5-7400 4,699
+0%
738 Core i3-9100T 4,698
+0%
739 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,697
740 Core i3-8300T 4,697
+0%
741 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,697
+0%
742 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,697
+0%
743 Core i5-4670K 4,696
+-0%
744 Core i7-4790T 4,696
+-0%

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Xeon E5-2603 v4 Details

Ranking #1176 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 presents a modest entry in the server processor landscape, particularly when viewed through the lens of modern computing demands. Released in 2016 as part of Intel’s Broadwell EP family, this processor is now over seven years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. While it no longer competes with today’s high-end CPUs, its design and architecture still reflect the performance priorities of its era—reliability, scalability, and integrated enterprise features.

Built on a 14 nm process and based on the Broadwell microarchitecture, the Xeon E5-2603 v4 features six cores and six threads, with a base clock of 1.7 GHz and no advertised turbo frequency. It is designed for dual-socket server platforms, leveraging the C610 Series chipset and QPI bus technology for inter-processor communication. The chip supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 6400 MT/s, and includes a substantial 15 MiB L3 cache to improve data access efficiency. With a TDP of 85 W and a 65 W thermal envelope, it strikes a balance between performance and power efficiency, typical of mid-tier server CPUs from its time.

Despite its age, the processor supports a wide range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d. It also includes features like Intel vPro, TXT, and EPT, making it suitable for enterprise environments where security, remote management, and virtualization are critical. However, it lacks integrated graphics, a common trait in server-grade processors where discrete GPUs are typically used.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5-2603 v4 achieves an overall score of 4619, with a single-core score of 4238 and a multicore score of 5191. These results place it behind many modern consumer and server processors, including the Core i7-10850H and Ryzen 3 7440U. Its multicore performance is particularly modest, ranking #518 in a field of 2060 CPUs, indicating that it is best suited for lightweight server tasks or legacy systems rather than compute-intensive workloads. The single-core performance is also below average, suggesting it may struggle with applications that rely heavily on per-thread speed.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5-2603 v4 remains relevant only in niche scenarios—such as low-cost servers, legacy system upgrades, or environments where cost and compatibility outweigh raw performance. While it has been surpassed by decades of advancement in CPU technology, its design reflects the priorities of the mid-2010s: stability, scalability, and enterprise functionality over peak performance.
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Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2603 v4
Family: Xeon
Series: E5-2000
Model Number: E5-2603
Cores: 6
Threads: 6
Base Frequency: 1700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 4F
Chipset: C610
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 85 W
Release Price: $213.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 15 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 TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX
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