Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs Xeon Silver 4116

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon E5-4610 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+51.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 17 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4116 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌23.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 85W.

Xeon Silver 4116

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 85W instead of 105W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,918 vs 15,084).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (17 MB vs 25 MB).

Xeon E5-4610 v4

2016

Xeon Silver 4116

2017

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+51.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 17 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 85W instead of 105W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4116 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌23.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 85W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,918 vs 15,084).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (17 MB vs 25 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Silver 4116 better than Xeon E5-4610 v4?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Silver 4116 is ahead with a 7.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-4610 v4 pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark. Xeon E5-4610 v4 also has the bigger cache pool with 51.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 17 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-4610 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 51.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 17 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Silver 4116 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Silver 4116 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 7.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Silver 4116 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2016). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon E5-4610 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4116 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E5-4610 v4	Xeon Silver 4116
1080p
low	158 FPS	167 FPS
medium	137 FPS	133 FPS
high	111 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	139 FPS
medium	112 FPS	109 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	65 FPS
medium	56 FPS	55 FPS
high	44 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E5-4610 v4	Xeon Silver 4116
1080p
low	188 FPS	141 FPS
medium	170 FPS	124 FPS
high	148 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	124 FPS
medium	149 FPS	112 FPS
high	131 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	90 FPS
medium	98 FPS	84 FPS
high	87 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E5-4610 v4	Xeon Silver 4116
1080p
low	377 FPS	373 FPS
medium	377 FPS	373 FPS
high	377 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	377 FPS	373 FPS
medium	377 FPS	373 FPS
high	377 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	373 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	373 FPS
medium	372 FPS	367 FPS
high	338 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	266 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E5-4610 v4	Xeon Silver 4116
1080p
low	377 FPS	373 FPS
medium	377 FPS	373 FPS
high	377 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	377 FPS	373 FPS
medium	377 FPS	373 FPS
high	377 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	373 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	373 FPS
medium	377 FPS	373 FPS
high	350 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	334 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4610 v4 and Xeon Silver 4116

Xeon E5-4610 v4

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,084 points. Launch price was $1,219.

Xeon Silver 4116

The Xeon Silver 4116 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,918 points. Launch price was $1,002.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4116 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Silver 4116 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4116 — a 50% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4116 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4116 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4610 v4 scores 15,084 against the Xeon Silver 4116's 14,918 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4610 v4. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs 16.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4116.

Feature	Xeon E5-4610 v4	Xeon Silver 4116
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	3 GHz+67%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	25 MB+52%	16.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+150%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	15,084+1%	14,918

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4116 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.