Xeon E5-2628L v4 vs Xeon Silver 4208

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 E5-2628L v4 is positioned at rank 465 and the Xeon Silver 4208 is on rank 329, so the Xeon Silver 4208 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2628L v4

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

7033%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

6646%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4825%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1454%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1151%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1007%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

577%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

569%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

518%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

518%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

513%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

499%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

492%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

490%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

485%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

99%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

99%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

98%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

97%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

97%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

97%

#465

Xeon E5-2628L v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#466

Pentium G4600

MSRP: $82|Avg: $116

100%

#467

Celeron G3900TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $45

99%

#471

Pentium G4620

MSRP: $86|Avg: $154

99%

#476

Athlon X4 830

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

97%

#480

Athlon X4 860K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4208

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4706%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

889%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

789%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

610%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

100%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

99%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

96%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

96%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

96%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

96%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

95%

#329

Xeon Silver 4208

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#335

Xeon Bronze 3206R

MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A

98%

#337

Xeon E5-2470 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Silver 4208 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2628L v4	Xeon Silver 4208
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2628L v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2628L v4	Xeon Silver 4208
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E5-2628L v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4208 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2628L v4 and Xeon Silver 4208

Xeon E5-2628L v4

The Xeon E5-2628L 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 11,079 points. Launch price was $1,364.

Xeon Silver 4208

The Xeon Silver 4208 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,040 points. Launch price was $417.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2628L v4 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4208 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2628L v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2628L v4 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4208 — a 51% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4208. The Xeon E5-2628L v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4208 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2628L v4 scores 11,079 against the Xeon Silver 4208's 11,040 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2628L v4. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2628L v4 vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4208.

Feature	Xeon E5-2628L v4	Xeon Silver 4208
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+68%
Base Clock	—	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB+173%	11 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	11,079	11,040