Xeon Silver 4316 vs Xeon Silver 4510
Xeon Silver 4316
Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4316
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($563) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+114%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($563) |
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 4316 and Xeon Silver 4510
Xeon Silver 4316
The Xeon Silver 4316 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 32,556 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Silver 4510
The Xeon Silver 4510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 32,688 points. Launch price was $563.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4316 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Silver 4316 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4316 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4510 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4316 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4510 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4316 scores 32,556 against the Xeon Silver 4510's 32,688 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4510. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,621 vs 1,600, a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Silver 4316 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,010 vs 11,000 (16.7% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4316). Both processors carry 30 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+67% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,556 | 32,688 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,846 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,621+1% | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,010+18% | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4316 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4510 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2667 on the Xeon Silver 4316 versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4510 — the Xeon Silver 4510 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4316 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Silver 4316) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4510) — the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Silver 4316) and FCLGA4677 (Xeon Silver 4510).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-4400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+50% | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 80+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4316 targets Budget Server / Virtualization, Xeon Silver 4510 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4316 rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon Silver 4510 rivals EPYC 8534P.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Server / Virtualization | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4316 launched at $1126 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4510 debuted at $563. At current prices ($1200 vs $563), the Xeon Silver 4510 is $637 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4316 delivers 27.1 pts/$ vs 58.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4510 — making the Xeon Silver 4510 the 72.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1126 | $563-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1200 | $563-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1 | 58.1+114% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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