Xeon Silver 4108
VS
Xeon D-1548

Xeon Silver 4108 vs Xeon D-1548

Intel

Xeon Silver 4108

8 Cores16 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1548

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

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 Xeon D-1548 is on rank 316, so the Xeon Silver 4108 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Xeon D-1548

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4580%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
865%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
768%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
593%
#237
Xeon w3-2535
MSRP: $739|Avg: $800
99%
#239
EPYC 7313P
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
99%
#240
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $60
98%
#241
Xeon w5-2555X
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145
98%
#242
Xeon E-2246G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $268
98%
#244
Xeon w3-2423
MSRP: $359|Avg: $300
97%
#245
EPYC 8434P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137
97%
#316
Xeon D-1548
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Silver 4108 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon Silver 4108Xeon D-1548
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1548 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon Silver 4108Xeon D-1548
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 Xeon D-1548

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.

Intel

Xeon D-1548

The Xeon D-1548 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,075 points. Launch price was $555.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon Silver 4108 and Xeon D-1548 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4108 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1548 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4108 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1548 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4108 scores 9,177 against the Xeon D-1548's 9,075 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4108. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4108 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1548.

FeatureXeon Silver 4108Xeon D-1548
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3 GHz+15%
2.6 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache
11 MB+633%
1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache
8 MB+3100%
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
9,177+1%
9,075
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1548 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Silver 4108Xeon D-1548
Socket
LGA3647
FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0