Core i7-4800MQ vs Xeon Bronze 3106

Core i7-4800MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Xeon Bronze 3106

8 Cores8 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4800MQ

4 / 8

5,773

+0.3%

5,753

0.0%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4800MQ is positioned at rank 971 and the Xeon Bronze 3106 is on rank 730, so the Xeon Bronze 3106 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4800MQ

#959

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1932%

#960

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1903%

#961

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1747%

#962

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1739%

#963

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1723%

#965

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1664%

#966

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1596%

#967

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1593%

#968

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1550%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3106

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14274%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2695%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2394%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1850%

#424

Xeon W-2155

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150

99%

#425

Xeon 6740E

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $3949

99%

#425

Xeon Gold 6348

MSRP: $3583|Avg: $2097

99%

#427

EPYC 7702P

MSRP: $4425|Avg: N/A

99%

#428

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97

98%

#429

EPYC 7552

MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650

98%

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

98%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

97%

#730

Xeon Bronze 3106

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

#734

Xeon L5609

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

99%

#736

Xeon E3-1245 v3

MSRP: $490|Avg: $490

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Bronze 3106 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4800MQ	Xeon Bronze 3106
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($378)	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4800MQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4800MQ	Xeon Bronze 3106
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+5%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($378)	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-4800MQ Benchmark Check

Xeon Bronze 3106 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4800MQ and Xeon Bronze 3106

Core i7-4800MQ

The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,773 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon Bronze 3106

The Xeon Bronze 3106 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 5,753 points. Launch price was $306.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i7-4800MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3106 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3106 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3106 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4800MQ (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i7-4800MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4800MQ scores 5,773 against the Xeon Bronze 3106's 5,753 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4800MQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4800MQ vs 11 MB (total) on the Xeon Bronze 3106.

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Xeon Bronze 3106
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+23%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+59%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	11 MB (total)+38%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	5,773	5,753

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4800MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Xeon Bronze 3106
Socket	PGA946	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	768
RAM Channels	—	6
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	48

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4800MQ) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3106).

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Xeon Bronze 3106
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d

💰

Value Analysis

The Core i7-4800MQ launched at $380 MSRP, while the Xeon Bronze 3106 debuted at $395. At current prices ($378 vs $395), the Core i7-4800MQ is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4800MQ delivers 15.3 pts/$ vs 14.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Bronze 3106 — making the Core i7-4800MQ the 4.7% better value option.