Xeon Silver 4209T vs Core 7 160UL
Xeon Silver 4209T
Core 7 160UL
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 4209T is positioned at rank #626 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4209T
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4209T | Core 7 160UL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4209T | Core 7 160UL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 4209T and Core 7 160UL
Xeon Silver 4209T
The Xeon Silver 4209T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,080 points. Launch price was $501.
Core 7 160UL
The Core 7 160UL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,043 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4209T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core 7 160UL offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core 7 160UL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4209T versus 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 160UL — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Core 7 160UL (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4209T uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 7 160UL uses Raptor Lake-PS (2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4209T scores 11,080 against the Core 7 160UL's 11,043 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Silver 4209T. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4209T vs 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 160UL.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Core 7 160UL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 12+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 12 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+540% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Raptor Lake-PS (2024) |
| PassMark | 11,080 | 11,043 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4209T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 7 160UL uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Core 7 160UL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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