CPU
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Xeon Bronze 3408U
Core i7-4960X
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 Xeon Bronze 3408U is positioned at rank 263 and the Core i7-4960X is on rank 998, so the Xeon Bronze 3408U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3408U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4960X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Core i7-4960X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($136) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Core i7-4960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($136) |
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 Xeon Bronze 3408U and Core i7-4960X
Xeon Bronze 3408U
The Xeon Bronze 3408U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 9,969 points. Launch price was $425.
Core i7-4960X
The Core i7-4960X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,935 points. Launch price was $999.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3408U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-4960X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3408U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3408U versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-4960X — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-4960X (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3408U uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-4960X uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3408U scores 9,969 against the Core i7-4960X's 9,935 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3408U. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3408U vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-4960X.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Core i7-4960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 4 GHz+111% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB+50% | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) |
| PassMark | 9,969 | 9,935 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3408U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-4960X uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Core i7-4960X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Bronze 3408U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4960X). Primary use case: Core i7-4960X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Core i7-4960X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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