Xeon Bronze 3204 vs FX-8140
Xeon Bronze 3204
FX-8140
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 FX-8140 is on rank 759, 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 FX-8140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3204 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3204 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
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 FX-8140
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.
FX-8140
The FX-8140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,860 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3204 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the FX-8140 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8140 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3204 versus 4.1 GHz on the FX-8140 — a 73.3% clock advantage for the FX-8140 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3204 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-8140 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3204 scores 4,797 against the FX-8140's 4,860 — a 1.3% lead for the FX-8140. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3204 vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-8140.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3204 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+116% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+68% |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB+3% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 4,797 | 4,860+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3204 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8140 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3204 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 (FX-8140). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3204 rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3204 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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