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Overview

The Xeon Bronze 3508U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $800.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon Bronze 3508U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon Bronze 3508U specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3508U is a 8-core / 8-thread processor, manufactured on a Intel 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.2 GHz from a base frequency of 2.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 22.5 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 11,248, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Recent generation product.

Specification	Xeon Bronze 3508U
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	8C / 8T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.2 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.1 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	Intel 7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	22.5 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	83 °C
64-bit Support	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	11,248

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3508U fits into the LGA4677 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC) memory.

Specification	Xeon Bronze 3508U
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA4677
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC)

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon Bronze 3508U 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.

Specification	Xeon Bronze 3508U
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	125 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	83 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1226 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon Bronze 3508U
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1226
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel