Xeon Bronze 3106 vs Core i7-4800MQ
Xeon Bronze 3106
Core i7-4800MQ
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 3106 is positioned at rank 730 and the Core i7-4800MQ is on rank 971, so the Xeon Bronze 3106 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3106
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4800MQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Core i7-4800MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($378) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Core i7-4800MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($378) |
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 3106 and Core i7-4800MQ
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 i7-4800MQ
The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,773 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3106 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-4800MQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3106 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3106 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4800MQ (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3106 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4800MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3106 scores 5,753 against the Core i7-4800MQ's 5,773 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4800MQ. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon Bronze 3106 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4800MQ.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Core i7-4800MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz+59% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB (total)+38% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,753 | 5,773 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3106 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4800MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Core i7-4800MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 3106) / not specified (Core i7-4800MQ).
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Core i7-4800MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Bronze 3106 launched at $395 MSRP, while the Core i7-4800MQ debuted at $380. At current prices ($395 vs $378), the Core i7-4800MQ is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Bronze 3106 delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 15.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-4800MQ — making the Core i7-4800MQ the 4.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Core i7-4800MQ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $395 | $380-4% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $395 | $378-4% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.6 | 15.3+5% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2013 |
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