CPU
GPU
Xeon Bronze 3508U
Core i7-6850K
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 3508U is positioned at rank 321 and the Core i7-6850K is on rank 827, so the Xeon Bronze 3508U 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 3508U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6850K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-E (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Bronze 3508U and Core i7-6850K
Xeon Bronze 3508U
The Xeon Bronze 3508U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-6850K
The Core i7-6850K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-E (2016) 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: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,376 points. Launch price was $475.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3508U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-6850K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3508U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3508U versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-6850K — a 58.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-6850K (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-6850K is built on the Broadwell-E (2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3508U scores 11,248 against the Core i7-6850K's 11,376 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-6850K. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3508U vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-6850K.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4 GHz+82% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB+50% | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Broadwell-E (2016) |
| PassMark | 11,248 | 11,376+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3508U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-6850K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Bronze 3508U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-6850K). Primary use case: Core i7-6850K targets HEDT.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | HEDT |
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