Xeon Silver 4108 vs Core i7-1068NG7
Xeon Silver 4108
Core i7-1068NG7
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 Silver 4108 is positioned at rank 306 and the Core i7-1068NG7 is on rank 327, so the Xeon Silver 4108 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4108
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1068NG7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4108 | Core i7-1068NG7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4108 | Core i7-1068NG7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) | ✅ 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 Silver 4108 and Core i7-1068NG7
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 i7-1068NG7
The Core i7-1068NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1344. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 9,240 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4108 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1068NG7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Silver 4108 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4108 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068NG7 — a 31% clock advantage for the Core i7-1068NG7 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1068NG7 uses Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4108 scores 9,177 against the Core i7-1068NG7's 9,240 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-1068NG7. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4108 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1068NG7.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Core i7-1068NG7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB+38% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 9,177 | 9,240 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1068NG7 uses FCBGA1344 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Core i7-1068NG7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1344 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Xeon Silver 4108 and Core i7-1068NG7
