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N200
Xeon Bronze 3204
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 N200 is positioned at rank 137 and the Xeon Bronze 3204 is on rank 572, so the N200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar N200
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3204
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | N200 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($193) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | N200 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($193) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of N200 and Xeon Bronze 3204
N200
The N200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,729 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon Bronze 3204
The Xeon Bronze 3204 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 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: 4,797 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The N200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3204 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3204 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the N200 versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3204 — a 64.3% clock advantage for the N200. The Xeon Bronze 3204 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the N200 scores 4,729 against the Xeon Bronze 3204's 4,797 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3204. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N200 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3204.
| Feature | N200 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+95% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 8.25 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,729 | 4,797+1% |
Memory & Platform
The N200 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3204 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | N200 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (N200) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3204). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3204 rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | N200 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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