Xeon Bronze 3104
VS
Xeon L5639

Xeon Bronze 3104 vs Xeon L5639

Intel

Xeon Bronze 3104

6 Cores6 Thrd85 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017
VS
Intel

Xeon L5639

6 Cores12 Thrd60 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2011

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 Xeon Bronze 3104 is positioned at rank 598 and the Xeon L5639 is on rank 595, so the Xeon L5639 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 Xeon Bronze 3104

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
9481%
#6
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 Per Dollar Xeon L5639

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
9404%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1776%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1577%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1219%
#355
Xeon w7-3455
MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625
100%
#356
EPYC 9334
MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810
99%
#357
Xeon w9-3575X
MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675
99%
#358
Xeon w7-3465X
MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468
98%
#359
Xeon Gold 6530
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846
98%
#359
EPYC 9354
MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498
98%
#361
Xeon Silver 4114
MSRP: $612|Avg: $30
97%
#362
EPYC 7532
MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225
96%
#363
Xeon W-2191B
MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39
96%
#364
Xeon Gold 5320
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834
95%
#595
Xeon L5639
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
96%
#610
Xeon E3-1265L v3
MSRP: $294|Avg: $398
95%
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.
InsightXeon Bronze 3104Xeon L5639
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L5639 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon Bronze 3104Xeon L5639
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Bronze 3104 and Xeon L5639

Intel

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.

Intel

Xeon L5639

The Xeon L5639 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.133 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,419 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3104 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, matching the Xeon L5639's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3104 versus 2.67 GHz on the Xeon L5639 — a 44.4% clock advantage for the Xeon L5639 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.133 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3104 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon L5639 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3104 scores 4,383 against the Xeon L5639's 4,419 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon L5639. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3104 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5639.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3104Xeon L5639
Cores / Threads
6 / 6
6 / 12
Boost Clock
1.7 GHz
2.67 GHz+57%
Base Clock
1.7 GHz
2.133 GHz+25%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
12 MB (total)+45%
L2 Cache
6 MB+2300%
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark
4,383
4,419
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3104 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L5639 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3104Xeon L5639
Socket
LGA3647
LGA1366
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
2133
Max RAM Capacity
768
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3104) / not specified (Xeon L5639).

FeatureXeon Bronze 3104Xeon L5639
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d