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Xeon Bronze 3508U
Xeon E-2186M
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 Xeon E-2186M is on rank 320, so the Xeon E-2186M 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 Xeon E-2186M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E-2186M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E-2186M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3508U and Xeon E-2186M
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.
Xeon E-2186M
The Xeon E-2186M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,285 points. Launch price was $623.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3508U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2186M 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 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2186M — a 74.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2186M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2186M is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3508U scores 11,248 against the Xeon E-2186M's 11,285 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2186M. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3508U vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2186M.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E-2186M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.8 GHz+118% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB+88% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 11,248 | 11,285 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3508U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2186M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E-2186M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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