Xeon Bronze 3408U vs Xeon E5-2628L V3
Xeon Bronze 3408U
Xeon E5-2628L V3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Xeon E5-2628L V3 is on rank 265, so the Xeon Bronze 3408U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3408U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2628L V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon E5-2628L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon E5-2628L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E5-2628L V3
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.
Xeon E5-2628L V3
The Xeon E5-2628L V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,949 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3408U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2628L V3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2628L V3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3408U versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2628L V3 — a 27.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2628L V3 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3408U uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2628L V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3408U scores 9,969 against the Xeon E5-2628L V3's 9,949 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3408U. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3408U vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2628L V3.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon E5-2628L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.5 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB | 25 MB (total)+11% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 9,969 | 9,949 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3408U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2628L V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon E5-2628L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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