Xeon Silver 4108 vs Core i3-10305

Xeon Silver 4108

8 Cores16 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Core i3-10305

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Silver 4108

8 / 16

9,177

0.0%

9,210

+0.4%

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. The Xeon Silver 4108 is positioned at rank #306 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Silver 4108

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4529%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

855%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

760%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

587%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

100%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

100%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

98%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10305

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

107%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

107%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

106%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

106%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

106%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

105%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

105%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

104%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

104%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

104%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

103%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

103%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

103%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

102%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

101%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

100%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

100%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

99%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

99%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

99%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

98%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

98%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

98%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

97%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

97%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

97%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

96%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

96%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($46) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Silver 4108 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4108	Core i3-10305
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($46)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-10305 ($100), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($54 less, 117% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4108	Core i3-10305
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+117%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($46)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 Silver 4108 Benchmark Check

Core i3-10305 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4108 and Core i3-10305

Xeon Silver 4108

The Xeon Silver 4108 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 9,177 points. Launch price was $417.

Core i3-10305

The Core i3-10305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,210 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4108 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-10305 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Silver 4108 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4108 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-10305 — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i3-10305 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10305 uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4108 scores 9,177 against the Core i3-10305's 9,210 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-10305. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4108 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10305.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4108	Core i3-10305
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.5 GHz+50%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.8 GHz+111%
L3 Cache	11 MB+38%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8 MB+3100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	9,177	9,210
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,536

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10305 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4108	Core i3-10305
Socket	LGA3647	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4108) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10305). The Core i3-10305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon Silver 4108 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4108	Core i3-10305
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Silver 4108 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Core i3-10305 debuted at $149. At current prices ($46 vs $100), the Xeon Silver 4108 is $54 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4108 delivers 199.5 pts/$ vs 92.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-10305 — making the Xeon Silver 4108 the 73.7% better value option.