Xeon Silver 4112 vs Xeon E7340
Xeon Silver 4112
Xeon E7340
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 4112 is positioned at rank 933 and the Xeon E7340 is on rank 470, so the Xeon E7340 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 4112
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4112 | Xeon E7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($67) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4112 | Xeon E7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+97%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($67) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) |
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 4112 and Xeon E7340
Xeon Silver 4112
The Xeon Silver 4112 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,536 points. Launch price was $473.
Xeon E7340
The Xeon E7340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,544 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4112 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4112 scores 6,536 against the Xeon E7340's 6,544 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E7340. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Silver 4112 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7340.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4112 | Xeon E7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB+3% | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 6,536 | 6,544 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4112 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7340 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4112 | Xeon E7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4112 launched at $885 MSRP, while the Xeon E7340 debuted at $213. At current prices ($67 vs $132), the Xeon Silver 4112 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4112 delivers 97.6 pts/$ vs 49.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E7340 — making the Xeon Silver 4112 the 65.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4112 | Xeon E7340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $885 | $213-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $67-49% | $132 |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.6+97% | 49.6 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2007 |
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