Phenom II X3 P840 vs Xeon Bronze 3104

Phenom II X3 P840

3 Cores3 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2010

Xeon Bronze 3104

6 Cores6 Thrd85 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X3 P840

3 / 3

4,425

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon Bronze 3104

6 / 6

4,383

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 Phenom II X3 P840 is positioned at rank 45 and the Xeon Bronze 3104 is on rank 598, so the Phenom II X3 P840 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 Phenom II X3 P840

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

97%

#33

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

199%

#34

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

196%

#35

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

180%

#36

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

179%

#37

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

177%

#39

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

171%

#40

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

164%

#41

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

164%

#42

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

160%

#45

Phenom II X3 P840

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3104

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9481%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1790%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1590%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1229%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

99%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

99%

#359

Xeon Gold 6530

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846

99%

#359

EPYC 9354

MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498

99%

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

98%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

97%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

97%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

96%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

96%

#598

Xeon Bronze 3104

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#605

Xeon E3-1270 v3

MSRP: $339|Avg: $410

97%

#607

Xeon E3-1235

MSRP: $240|Avg: $270

97%

#610

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

96%

#612

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

96%

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 3104 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Phenom II X3 P840	Xeon Bronze 3104
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X3 P840 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Phenom II X3 P840	Xeon Bronze 3104
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Phenom II X3 P840 Benchmark Check

Xeon Bronze 3104 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X3 P840 and Xeon Bronze 3104

Phenom II X3 P840

The Phenom II X3 P840 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,425 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.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X3 P840 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3104 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3104 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Phenom II X3 P840 versus 1.7 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3104 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 P840. The Phenom II X3 P840 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3104 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 P840 scores 4,425 against the Xeon Bronze 3104's 4,383 — a 1% lead for the Phenom II X3 P840.

Feature	Phenom II X3 P840	Xeon Bronze 3104
Cores / Threads	3 / 3	6 / 6+100%
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz+12%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8.25 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	6 MB+300%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	4,425	4,383

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X3 P840 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3104 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.