Xeon Bronze 3408U
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Xeon Bronze 3408U

Intel

PassMark

9,969

10 January 2023 (2 years ago)
125 Watt
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Xeon Bronze 3408U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 9,969 points. Launch price was $425.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon Bronze 3408U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Among Us

Among Us

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium58 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4k
low58 FPS
medium53 FPS
high52 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
1440p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra244 FPS
4k
low213 FPS
medium194 FPS
high186 FPS
ultra164 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low213 FPS
medium189 FPS
high158 FPS
ultra128 FPS
1440p
low182 FPS
medium166 FPS
high142 FPS
ultra114 FPS
4k
low116 FPS
medium107 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra77 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low203 FPS
medium179 FPS
high159 FPS
ultra128 FPS
1440p
low178 FPS
medium158 FPS
high140 FPS
ultra112 FPS
4k
low100 FPS
medium86 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
1440p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra237 FPS
4k
low237 FPS
medium199 FPS
high187 FPS
ultra157 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
1440p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
4k
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
1440p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
4k
low249 FPS
medium229 FPS
high195 FPS
ultra177 FPS
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

1080p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
1440p
low249 FPS
medium249 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra249 FPS
4k
low175 FPS
medium157 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra126 FPS
Palworld

Palworld

1080p
low249 FPS
medium239 FPS
high192 FPS
ultra168 FPS
1440p
low226 FPS
medium211 FPS
high174 FPS
ultra149 FPS
4k
low147 FPS
medium138 FPS
high113 FPS
ultra91 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low172 FPS
medium140 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra93 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS
medium109 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra68 FPS
4k
low66 FPS
medium55 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra34 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon Bronze 3408U specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3408U is a 8-core / 8-thread processor based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture, manufactured on a Intel 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.9 GHz from a base frequency of 1.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 22.5 MB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 9,969, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Recent generation product.

SpecificationXeon Bronze 3408U
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units8C / 8T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost1.9 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency1.8 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficientIntel 7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores22.5 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data2 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache80K (per core)
64-bit SupportYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score9,969
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3408U fits into the LGA4677 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR5-4000 memory.

SpecificationXeon Bronze 3408U
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA4677
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR5-4000
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon Bronze 3408U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 125 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon Bronze 3408U
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload125 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1307 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon Bronze 3408U
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$425
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1307
Release DateLaunch date10 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Release Year2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Typeserver
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$425
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date10 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Architecture CodenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Performance Ranking Position1307

Technical Specifications

10 specs

Cores8
Threads8
L1 Cache80K (per core)
L2 Cache2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache22.5 MB
Max Frequency1.9 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency1.8 GHz
Process TechnologyIntel 7 nm
Max Case Temperature (TCase)79 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA4677
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0
Power Consumption (TDP)125 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

4 specs

RAM TypesDDR5-4000
Memory Channels8
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity4 TB

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