Ryzen 5 7520U
VS
Xeon Silver 4108

Ryzen 5 7520U vs Xeon Silver 4108

AMD

Ryzen 5 7520U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon Silver 4108

8 Cores16 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4108

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4529%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
855%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
760%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
587%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
100%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
100%
#237
Xeon w3-2535
MSRP: $739|Avg: $800
98%
#306
Xeon Silver 4108
MSRP: $417|Avg: $46
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($46) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Silver 4108 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 7520UXeon Silver 4108
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($46)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7520U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($46 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 7520UXeon Silver 4108
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($46)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7520U and Xeon Silver 4108

AMD

Ryzen 5 7520U

The Ryzen 5 7520U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,063 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon Silver 4108

The Xeon Silver 4108 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 9,177 points. Launch price was $417.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7520U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4108 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4108 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4108 — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4108 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520U scores 9,063 against the Xeon Silver 4108's 9,177 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Silver 4108. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4108.

FeatureRyzen 5 7520UXeon Silver 4108
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz+43%
3 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+56%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
11 MB+175%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
8 MB+1500%
Process
6 nm-57%
14 nm
Architecture
Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
9,063
9,177+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi
4,527
Geekbench 6 Single
797
Geekbench 6 Multi
2,744
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4108 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7520UXeon Silver 4108
Socket
FT6
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7520U) / not specified (Xeon Silver 4108). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Silver 4108 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureRyzen 5 7520UXeon Silver 4108
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 610M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V