Xeon Silver 4108
VS
Ryzen 5 7520U

Xeon Silver 4108 vs Ryzen 5 7520U

Intel

Xeon Silver 4108

8 Cores16 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 7520U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022

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. 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

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4529%
#6
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

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.
InsightXeon Silver 4108Ryzen 5 7520U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($46)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7520U ($0), 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 ($46 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Silver 4108Ryzen 5 7520U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($46)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4108 and Ryzen 5 7520U

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 5 7520U

The Ryzen 5 7520U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,063 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4108 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7520U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Silver 4108 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4108 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4108 scores 9,177 against the Ryzen 5 7520U's 9,063 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Silver 4108. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4108 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U.

FeatureXeon Silver 4108Ryzen 5 7520U
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+100%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3 GHz
4.3 GHz+43%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2.8 GHz+56%
L3 Cache
11 MB+175%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
8 MB+1500%
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
PassMark
9,177+1%
9,063
Cinebench R23 Multi
4,527
Geekbench 6 Single
797
Geekbench 6 Multi
2,744
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Silver 4108Ryzen 5 7520U
Socket
LGA3647
FT6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4108) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7520U). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Silver 4108 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureXeon Silver 4108Ryzen 5 7520U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 610M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V