Ryzen 3 3350U
VS
Xeon Bronze 3106

Ryzen 3 3350U vs Xeon Bronze 3106

AMD

Ryzen 3 3350U

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Xeon Bronze 3106

8 Cores8 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3106

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
14274%
#6
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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($395) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Bronze 3106 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 3 3350UXeon Bronze 3106
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 3350U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($395 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 3 3350UXeon Bronze 3106
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3350U and Xeon Bronze 3106

AMD

Ryzen 3 3350U

The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

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 Ryzen 3 3350U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3106 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3106 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3106 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3350U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3350U scores 5,732 against the Xeon Bronze 3106's 5,753 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3106. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U vs 11 MB (total) on the Xeon Bronze 3106.

FeatureRyzen 3 3350UXeon Bronze 3106
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz+17%
3 GHz
Base Clock
2.1 GHz+24%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB
11 MB (total)+175%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
12 nm-14%
14 nm
Architecture
Zen+ (2018−2019)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
5,732
5,753
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 3350UXeon Bronze 3106
Socket
AM4
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 3350U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3106).

FeatureRyzen 3 3350UXeon Bronze 3106
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d