
Xeon Bronze 3206R vs Core i5-1335UE

Xeon Bronze 3206R

Core i5-1335UE
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3206R
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1335UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Core 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
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Core i5-1335UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($306) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($312) |
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 3206R and Core i5-1335UE

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.

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.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Core 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 |
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.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Core 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3206R) / not specified (Core i5-1335UE). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3206R rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Core i5-1335UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Bronze 3206R launched at $306 MSRP, while the Core i5-1335UE debuted at $312.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Core i5-1335UE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $306-2% | $312 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $312 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2023 |
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