Xeon Bronze 3204
VS
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon Bronze 3204 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

Xeon Bronze 3204

6 Cores6 Thrd85 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

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 3204 is positioned at rank #572 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 3204

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
8663%
#6
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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
107%
#198
Core i3-9350KF
MSRP: $173|Avg: $80
106%
#199
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
MSRP: $220|Avg: $220
106%
#200
Core i3-9300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $75
106%
#201
Ryzen 7 3800XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
105%
#202
Core i5-11400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $140
104%
#203
Core i3-10305
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
103%
#204
Core i3-9320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $80
103%
#205
Core i3-10105
MSRP: $122|Avg: $90
103%
#206
Core i3-13100E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#207
Core i9-13900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $536
102%
#208
Processor 300
MSRP: $82|Avg: $80
102%
#209
Ryzen 5 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $145
102%
#210
Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $80
101%
#211
Core i9-14900KS
MSRP: $749|Avg: $670
101%
#212
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $384
100%
#213
Core i3-8100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#214
Core i7-13700E
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
100%
#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
99%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
99%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
98%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
98%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
97%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
96%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
96%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
96%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
59%
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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Bronze 3204 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon Bronze 3204Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($384), 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 ($384 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Bronze 3204Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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 3204 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3204 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3204 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 89.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 1.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3204 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3204 scores 4,797 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 150.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3204 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3204Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads
6 / 6
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
1.9 GHz
5 GHz+163%
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
4.4 GHz+132%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
96 MB (total)+1064%
L2 Cache
6 MB+500%
1 MB (per core)
Process
14 nm
5 nm-64%
Architecture
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
4,797
34,293+615%
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,000
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3204 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Xeon Bronze 3204 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Xeon Bronze 3204 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Bronze 3204 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 128 GB 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Bronze 3204) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Bronze 3204) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon Bronze 3204 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Bronze 3204) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

FeatureXeon Bronze 3204Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket
LGA3647
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
2133+42560%
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
1024
128 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels
6+200%
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48+71%
28
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3204) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon Bronze 3204 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3204 rivals EPYC 7232P; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3204Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
None
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming