Xeon Bronze 3206R
VS
Core i5-1335UE

Xeon Bronze 3206R vs Core i5-1335UE

Intel

Xeon Bronze 3206R

8 Cores8 Thrd85 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core i5-1335UE

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon Bronze 3206R is positioned at rank 335 and the Core i5-1335UE is on rank 628, so the Xeon Bronze 3206R 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 3206R

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4812%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
909%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
807%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
624%
#247
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
98%
#248
EPYC 4564P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
98%
#249
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340
98%
#250
EPYC 7D12
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
98%
#251
Xeon W-1390P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $450
97%
#335
Xeon Bronze 3206R
MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A
100%
#337
Xeon E5-2470 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1335UE

#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
97%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
97%
#616
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
840%
#617
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
827%
#618
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
760%
#619
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
756%
#620
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
749%
#622
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
724%
#623
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
694%
#624
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
693%
#625
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
674%
#628
Core i5-1335UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $312
100%
#638
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
97%
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 ($306) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Bronze 3206R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon Bronze 3206RCore i5-1335UE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($306)
⚠️ Higher cost ($312)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1335UE ($312), 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 ($6 less, 2% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Bronze 3206RCore i5-1335UE
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($306)
⚠️ Higher cost ($312)

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 3206R and Core i5-1335UE

Intel

Xeon Bronze 3206R

The Xeon Bronze 3206R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,797 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core i5-1335UE

The Core i5-1335UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,902 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3206R packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-1335UE offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1335UE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3206R versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-1335UE — a 81.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1335UE (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i5-1335UE is built on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3206R scores 10,797 against the Core i5-1335UE's 10,902 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-1335UE. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3206R vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1335UE.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3206RCore i5-1335UE
Cores / Threads
8 / 8
10 / 12+25%
Boost Clock
1.9 GHz
4.5 GHz+137%
Base Clock
1.9 GHz+46%
1.3 GHz
L3 Cache
11 MB
12 MB (total)+9%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
14 nm
10 nm-29%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark
10,797
10,902
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3206R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1335UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3206RCore i5-1335UE
Socket
LGA3647
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
2133
Max RAM Capacity
1024
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3206R) / not specified (Core i5-1335UE). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3206R rivals EPYC 7232P.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3206RCore i5-1335UE
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
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Value Analysis

The Xeon Bronze 3206R launched at $306 MSRP, while the Core i5-1335UE debuted at $312.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3206RCore i5-1335UE
MSRP
$306-2%
$312
Avg Price (30d)
$312
Release Date
2020
2023