Xeon E5-4627 v3 vs Xeon Bronze 3508U
Xeon E5-4627 v3
Xeon Bronze 3508U
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 E5-4627 v3 is positioned at rank 989 and the Xeon Bronze 3508U is on rank 321, so the Xeon Bronze 3508U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4627 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3508U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4627 v3 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4627 v3 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ 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 E5-4627 v3 and Xeon Bronze 3508U
Xeon E5-4627 v3
The Xeon E5-4627 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,344 points. Launch price was $800.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4627 v3 packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3508U offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4627 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v3 versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3508U — a 37% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-4627 v3 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4627 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4627 v3 scores 11,344 against the Xeon Bronze 3508U's 11,248 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-4627 v3. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4627 v3 vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3508U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4627 v3 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+25% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+11% | 22.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 11,344 | 11,248 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 970 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4627 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3508U uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4627 v3 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v3) / not specified (Xeon Bronze 3508U).
| Feature | Xeon E5-4627 v3 | Xeon Bronze 3508U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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