CPU
GPU
EPYC 7261
Xeon Bronze 3508U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The EPYC 7261 is positioned at rank 592 and the Xeon Bronze 3508U is on rank 321, so the Xeon Bronze 3508U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7261
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3508U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7261 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7261 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7261 and Xeon Bronze 3508U
EPYC 7261
The EPYC 7261 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,149 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Bronze 3508U
The Xeon Bronze 3508U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7261 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Xeon Bronze 3508U's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7261 versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3508U — a 27.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 7261 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7261 is built on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7261 scores 11,149 against the Xeon Bronze 3508U's 11,248 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3508U. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7261 vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3508U.
| Feature | EPYC 7261 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+42% | 22.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 11,149 | 11,248 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7261 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3508U uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7261 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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