Xeon Bronze 3408U vs Xeon W-2125
Xeon Bronze 3408U
Xeon W-2125
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 Xeon W-2125 is on rank 590, 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 W-2125
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 W-2125
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 W-2125
The Xeon W-2125 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,000 points. Launch price was $444.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3408U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-2125 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 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2125 — a 81.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2125 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3408U uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-2125 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3408U scores 9,969 against the Xeon W-2125's 10,000 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-2125. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3408U vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2125.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+137% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 4 GHz+122% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB+173% | 8.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 9,969 | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3408U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2125 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 512 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Bronze 3408U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2125). Primary use case: Xeon W-2125 targets Workstation.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3408U | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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