CPU
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Processor N95
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 Processor N95 is positioned at rank 695 and the Xeon Bronze 3204 is on rank 572, so the Xeon Bronze 3204 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Processor N95
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3204
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N95 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N95 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ 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 Processor N95 and Xeon Bronze 3204
Processor N95
The Processor N95 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 4,783 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 Processor N95 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 3.4 GHz on the Processor N95 versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3204 — a 56.6% clock advantage for the Processor N95 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Processor N95 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3204 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N95 scores 4,783 against the Xeon Bronze 3204's 4,797 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3204. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N95 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3204.
| Feature | Processor N95 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+79% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 1.9 GHz+1800% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8.25 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB+200% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-N (2023) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,783 | 4,797 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N95 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3204 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N95 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor N95) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3204). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3204 rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Processor N95 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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