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Xeon Silver 4108
Xeon E5-2620 v4
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 E5-2620 v4 is on rank 304, so the Xeon E5-2620 v4 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 Xeon E5-2620 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4108 | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($46) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4108 | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+784%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($46) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) |
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 Xeon E5-2620 v4
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.
Xeon E5-2620 v4
The Xeon E5-2620 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 9,255 points. Launch price was $417.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Silver 4108 and Xeon E5-2620 v4 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4108 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v4 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2620 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4108 scores 9,177 against the Xeon E5-2620 v4's 9,255 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2620 v4. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4108 vs 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2620 v4.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.1 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 20 MB+82% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,177 | 9,255 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4108 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2620 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4108 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2620 v4 debuted at $417. At current prices ($46 vs $410), the Xeon Silver 4108 is $364 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4108 delivers 199.5 pts/$ vs 22.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2620 v4 — making the Xeon Silver 4108 the 159.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4108 | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $417 | $417 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $46-89% | $410 |
| Performance per Dollar | 199.5+783% | 22.6 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
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