CPU
GPU
Xeon Bronze 3508U
Ryzen 7 3700X
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 3508U is positioned at rank #321 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 3508U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 3508U and Ryzen 7 3700X
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.
Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3508U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 3700X's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3508U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X is built on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3508U scores 11,248 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 66.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3508U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB | 32 MB+42% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | — | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 11,248 | 22,430+99% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3508U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
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