CPU
GPU
Xeon Silver 4114
Ryzen 5 3500X
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4114
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3500X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4114 | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($171) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4114 | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+467%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($171) |
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 4114 and Ryzen 5 3500X
Xeon Silver 4114
The Xeon Silver 4114 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,097 points. Launch price was $694.
Ryzen 5 3500X
The Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 24 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,165 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4114 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3500X offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon Silver 4114 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4114 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500X — a 31% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3500X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4114 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3500X uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4114 scores 13,097 against the Ryzen 5 3500X's 13,165 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 3500X. L3 cache: 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4114 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3500X.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+64% |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB | 32 MB (total)+133% |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB+1900% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 13,097 | 13,165 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4114 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3500X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Xeon Silver 4114 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Silver 4114) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 3500X). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Silver 4114) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3500X) — the Xeon Silver 4114 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621 (Xeon Silver 4114) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series (Ryzen 5 3500X).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+500% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4114 launched at $612 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3500X debuted at $155. At current prices ($30 vs $171), the Xeon Silver 4114 is $141 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4114 delivers 436.6 pts/$ vs 77.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3500X — making the Xeon Silver 4114 the 140% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $612 | $155-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-82% | $171 |
| Performance per Dollar | 436.6+467% | 77.0 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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