CPU
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Xeon Bronze 3508U
Xeon E5-2630 v4
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 E5-2630 v4 is on rank 877, 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 Xeon E5-2630 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) |
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 E5-2630 v4
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 E5-2630 v4
The Xeon E5-2630 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,434 points. Launch price was $667.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3508U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3508U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v4 — a 34% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2630 v4 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630 v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3508U scores 11,248 against the Xeon E5-2630 v4's 11,434 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2630 v4. L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3508U vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2630 v4.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB | 25 MB+11% |
| L2 Cache | — | 2.5 MB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 11,248 | 11,434+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,032 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,368 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3508U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4 1600/1866/2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Bronze 3508U) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E5-2630 v4). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2630 v4 targets Workstation / Server.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3508U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation / Server |
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