Xeon Bronze 3106 vs Core i5-8265U

Xeon Bronze 3106

8 Cores8 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Core i5-8265U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Bronze 3106

8 / 8

5,753

0.0%

5,812

+1.0%

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 Xeon Bronze 3106 is positioned at rank 730 and the Core i5-8265U is on rank 353, so the Core i5-8265U 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 3106

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14274%

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 Per Dollar Core i5-8265U

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

99%

#341

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

505%

#342

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

497%

#343

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

457%

#344

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

455%

#345

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

450%

#347

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

435%

#348

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

417%

#349

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

416%

#350

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

405%

#353

Core i5-8265U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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.

Insight	Xeon Bronze 3106	Core i5-8265U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-8265U ($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.

Insight	Xeon Bronze 3106	Core i5-8265U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($395)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Xeon Bronze 3106 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8265U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Bronze 3106 and Core i5-8265U

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.

Core i5-8265U

The Core i5-8265U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,812 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3106 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-8265U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3106 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3106 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8265U — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-8265U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3106 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8265U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3106 scores 5,753 against the Core i5-8265U's 5,812 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-8265U. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon Bronze 3106 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8265U.

Feature	Xeon Bronze 3106	Core i5-8265U
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.9 GHz+30%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+6%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	11 MB (total)+83%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,753	5,812+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,500

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3106 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8265U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Xeon Bronze 3106 versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i5-8265U — the Xeon Bronze 3106 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Bronze 3106 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Bronze 3106) vs 2 (Core i5-8265U). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Bronze 3106) vs 16 (Core i5-8265U) — the Xeon Bronze 3106 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Bronze 3106) and SoC (Core i5-8265U).

Feature	Xeon Bronze 3106	Core i5-8265U
Socket	LGA3647	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133+53225%	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	768	64 GB+8738033%
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	48+200%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Bronze 3106 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3106) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8265U). The Core i5-8265U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 620), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8265U targets Mainstream Laptop.