Xeon Silver 4209T vs Ryzen 3 4100
Xeon Silver 4209T
Ryzen 3 4100
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 Ryzen 3 4100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4209T | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4209T | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+764%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
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 Ryzen 3 4100
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.
Ryzen 3 4100
The Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 11,062 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4209T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 4100 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Silver 4209T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4209T versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4100 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4209T uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4100 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4209T scores 11,080 against the Ryzen 3 4100's 11,062 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Silver 4209T. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4209T vs 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+73% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB+37% | 8.00391 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 11,080 | 11,062 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4209T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 4100 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4209T launched at $563 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 4100 debuted at $99. At current prices ($649 vs $75), the Ryzen 3 4100 is $574 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4209T delivers 17.1 pts/$ vs 147.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 4100 — making the Ryzen 3 4100 the 158.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $563 | $99-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $649 | $75-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.1 | 147.5+763% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2022 |
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