Xeon Bronze 3408U vs Ryzen 3 4300G
Xeon Bronze 3408U
Ryzen 3 4300G
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. The Xeon Bronze 3408U is positioned at rank #263 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3408U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 Ryzen 3 4300G
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.
Ryzen 3 4300G
The Ryzen 3 4300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 9,938 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3408U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 4300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3408U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3408U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300G — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4300G (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3408U uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4300G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3408U scores 9,969 against the Ryzen 3 4300G's 9,938 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3408U. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3408U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300G.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 4 GHz+111% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz+111% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB+463% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 9,969 | 9,938 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3408U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 4300G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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