Athlon PRO 300GE vs Xeon Bronze 3104
Athlon PRO 300GE
Xeon Bronze 3104
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3104
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon PRO 300GE and Xeon Bronze 3104
Athlon PRO 300GE
The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon Bronze 3104
The Xeon Bronze 3104 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 4,383 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 300GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3104 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3104 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus 1.7 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3104 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 300GE. The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3104 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300GE scores 4,342 against the Xeon Bronze 3104's 4,383 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3104. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3104.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+100% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8.25 MB+106% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 4,342 | 4,383 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3104 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus 2133 on the Xeon Bronze 3104 — the Xeon Bronze 3104 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Bronze 3104 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon PRO 300GE) vs 6 (Xeon Bronze 3104). PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 300GE) vs 48 (Xeon Bronze 3104) — the Xeon Bronze 3104 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon PRO 300GE) and C621 (Xeon Bronze 3104).
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 2133+53225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+8738033% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 48+500% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Bronze 3104 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3104). The Athlon PRO 300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon Bronze 3104 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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