Xeon Bronze 3106
VS
Ryzen 3 3350U

Xeon Bronze 3106 vs Ryzen 3 3350U

Intel

Xeon Bronze 3106

8 Cores8 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 3350U

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

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 3106 is positioned at rank #730 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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 Per Dollar

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.
InsightXeon Bronze 3106Ryzen 3 3350U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 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.
InsightXeon Bronze 3106Ryzen 3 3350U
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.

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

Processing Power

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

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

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

FeatureXeon Bronze 3106Ryzen 3 3350U
Socket
LGA3647
AM4
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: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3106) / not specified (Ryzen 3 3350U).

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