Xeon Silver 4108 vs Ryzen 5 1500X
Xeon Silver 4108
Ryzen 5 1500X
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 Ryzen 5 1500X is on rank 436, 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 Ryzen 5 1500X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4108 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($46) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4108 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+47%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($46) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) |
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 Ryzen 5 1500X
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.
Ryzen 5 1500X
The Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,074 points. Launch price was $189.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4108 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 1500X offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Silver 4108 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4108 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1500X — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 1500X (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1500X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4108 scores 9,177 against the Ryzen 5 1500X's 9,074 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4108. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4108 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1500X.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+94% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 16 MB (total)+45% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 9,177+1% | 9,074 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,641 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,120 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,700 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 1500X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4108) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 1500X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1500X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1500X rivals Core i5-7500.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4108 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 1500X debuted at $189. At current prices ($46 vs $67), the Xeon Silver 4108 is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4108 delivers 199.5 pts/$ vs 135.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 1500X — making the Xeon Silver 4108 the 38.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $417 | $189-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $46-31% | $67 |
| Performance per Dollar | 199.5+47% | 135.4 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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