Xeon Bronze 3204 vs Core i5-3550
Xeon Bronze 3204
Core i5-3550
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 3204 is positioned at rank 572 and the Core i5-3550 is on rank 694, so the Xeon Bronze 3204 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 3204
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3204 | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3204 | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 3204 and Core i5-3550
Xeon Bronze 3204
The Xeon Bronze 3204 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 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: 4,797 points. Launch price was $213.
Core i5-3550
The Core i5-3550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,778 points. Launch price was $205.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3204 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-3550 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3204 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3204 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-3550 — a 64.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-3550 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3204 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3550 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3204 scores 4,797 against the Core i5-3550's 4,778 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3204. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3204 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3550.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3204 | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz+95% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz+74% |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB+38% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,797 | 4,778 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3204 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3550 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3204 | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3204) / not specified (Core i5-3550). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3204 rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3204 | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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