Xeon Bronze 3104 vs FX-6130
Xeon Bronze 3104
FX-6130
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. The Xeon Bronze 3104 is positioned at rank #598 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3104
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3104 | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3104 | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Bronze 3104 and FX-6130
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.
FX-6130
The FX-6130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,353 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Bronze 3104 and FX-6130 share an identical 6-core/6-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3104 versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-6130 — a 78.6% clock advantage for the FX-6130 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3104 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-6130 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3104 scores 4,383 against the FX-6130's 4,353 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3104. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3104 vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-6130.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3104 | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+129% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz+112% |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB+3% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 4,383 | 4,353 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3104 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6130 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3104 | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3104) / not specified (FX-6130).
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3104 | FX-6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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