HPE Intel Xeon-Bronze 3408U Processor - Cloud Computing arrived in Q1'23 as a reliable entry in the Intel Xeon Scalable 4th Gen family, designed for efficient server and cloud deployments.

The HPE Intel Xeon-Bronze 3408U features an 8-core Bronze-class design with a base frequency of 1.8 GHz and Intel Turbo Boost up to 1.9 GHz, delivering balanced performance for energy-conscious enterprise workloads.

Built on the Sapphire Rapids microarchitecture, this Socket LGA 4677 (Socket E) CPU offers 22.5 MB of L3 cache, octa-channel DDR4 memory support up to 4000 MHz, and ECC capability, enabling reliable, high-throughput memory configurations for databases and virtualized environments.

With a TDP of 125 W and support for up to 4 TB (listed maximum internal memory) of system memory, the 3408U is suitable for one-socket (1S) server platforms that require robust memory capacity and stability under sustained load.

Security and virtualization are emphasized through features such as Intel AES-NI, Intel SGX (Maximum Enclave Size 64 GB), Intel VT-x/VT-d, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel OS Guard, and Intel Boot Guard, making this processor a strong fit for confidential computing, secure multi-tenant clouds, and enterprise virtualization.

For modern I/O and acceleration needs, the processor supports up to 80 PCIe lanes with PCIe 5.0, offers Intel DL Boost, AMX, AVX/AVX2/AVX-512 instruction sets, and includes data acceleration features like Intel DSA and QuickAssist — useful for workloads such as AI inference, data streaming, and network offload.

Typical use cases include entry-level to mid-range cloud compute nodes, virtual machine hosts, web and application servers, and secure compute enclaves where energy efficiency and memory bandwidth matter more than raw core count. Its boxed package and E1B carrier make it straightforward to integrate into standard HPE server chassis.