Xeon Bronze 3204 vs N250

Xeon Bronze 3204

6 Cores6 Thrd85 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2019

N250

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Bronze 3204

6 / 6

4,797

+0.5%

4,773

0.0%

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 N250 is on rank 133, so the N250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 3204

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8663%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1636%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1453%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1123%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

98%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

98%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

97%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

95%

#572

Xeon Bronze 3204

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#573

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

99%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

99%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

99%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar N250

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#121

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

307%

#122

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

303%

#123

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

278%

#124

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

277%

#125

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

274%

#127

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

265%

#128

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

254%

#129

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

254%

#130

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

247%

#133

N250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

99%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

99%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The N250 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Bronze 3204	N250
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Bronze 3204 (2019) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Bronze 3204	N250
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon Bronze 3204 Benchmark Check

N250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Bronze 3204 and N250

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.

N250

The N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,773 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3204 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the N250 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 3.8 GHz on the N250 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the N250. The Xeon Bronze 3204 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3204 scores 4,797 against the N250's 4,773 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3204. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3204 vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N250.

Feature	Xeon Bronze 3204	N250
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	3.8 GHz+100%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8.25 MB+38%	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	6 MB	—
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	—
PassMark	4,797	4,773

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3204 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the N250 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.