Xeon E5-2689 vs Xeon Bronze 3408U
Xeon E5-2689
Xeon Bronze 3408U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2689 is positioned at rank 979 and the Xeon Bronze 3408U is on rank 263, so the Xeon Bronze 3408U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2689
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3408U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2689 | Xeon Bronze 3408U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($18) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2689 | Xeon Bronze 3408U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($18) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2689 and Xeon Bronze 3408U
Xeon E5-2689
The Xeon E5-2689 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,922 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Bronze 3408U
The Xeon Bronze 3408U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 9,969 points. Launch price was $425.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2689 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Xeon Bronze 3408U's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3408U — a 61.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2689 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2689 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3408U uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2689 scores 9,922 against the Xeon Bronze 3408U's 9,969 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3408U. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2689 vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3408U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 | Xeon Bronze 3408U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+89% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+44% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 22.5 MB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | Intel 7 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 9,922 | 9,969 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2689 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3408U uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 | Xeon Bronze 3408U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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