Xeon Bronze 3106 vs Xeon E3-1220 v5
Xeon Bronze 3106
Xeon E3-1220 v5
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 Xeon E3-1220 v5 is on rank 513, so the Xeon E3-1220 v5 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 Xeon E3-1220 v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+292%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
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 Xeon E3-1220 v5
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.
Xeon E3-1220 v5
The Xeon E3-1220 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,713 points. Launch price was $203.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3106 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E3-1220 v5 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 Xeon E3-1220 v5 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220 v5 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3106 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3106 scores 5,753 against the Xeon E3-1220 v5's 5,713 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3106. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon Bronze 3106 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220 v5.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3 GHz+76% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB (total)+38% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Skylake-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 5,753 | 5,713 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3106 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1151 |
| 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 (Xeon E3-1220 v5).
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E3-1220 v5 debuted at $203. At current prices ($395 vs $100), the Xeon E3-1220 v5 is $295 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Bronze 3106 delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 57.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1220 v5 — making the Xeon E3-1220 v5 the 118.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3106 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $395 | $203-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $395 | $100-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.6 | 57.1+291% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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