Xeon Bronze 3206R
VS
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

Xeon Bronze 3206R vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

Intel

Xeon Bronze 3206R

8 Cores8 Thrd85 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

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 3206R is positioned at rank #335 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 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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

#160
Core i7-12700F
MSRP: $314|Avg: $275
106%
#161
Core i5-9400
MSRP: $192|Avg: $85
106%
#162
Core i3-13100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $128
106%
#163
Core i9-10910
MSRP: $488|Avg: $200
103%
#164
Core i5-14600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
103%
#165
Core i5-11500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $120
102%
#166
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
102%
#167
Ryzen 3 8300GE
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
101%
#168
Core i3-13100T
MSRP: $134|Avg: $122
101%
#169
Core i5-10600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $110
101%
#170
Ryzen 3 3200G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $67
101%
#171
Core Ultra 9 285
MSRP: $589|Avg: $550
101%
#172
Core i9-13900KS
MSRP: $699|Avg: $580
101%
#173
Ryzen 5 2400G
MSRP: $169|Avg: $84
100%
#174
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
MSRP: $699|Avg: $675
100%
#175
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5
100%
#176
Core i7-13700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $350
100%
#177
Athlon 200GE
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
99%
#178
Core i5-13500E
MSRP: $235|Avg: $235
99%
#179
Core i5-12500E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $200
98%
#180
Core i9-11900
MSRP: $439|Avg: $220
98%
#181
Core i7-12700E
MSRP: $314|Avg: $278
98%
#182
Core i3-14100T
MSRP: $134|Avg: $135
98%
#183
Core i5-13400T
MSRP: $221|Avg: $200
98%
#184
Core i3-12300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $143
97%
#185
Core i5-10505
MSRP: $192|Avg: $120
96%
#186
Ryzen 3 4300G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
96%
#187
Ryzen 9 3950X
MSRP: $749|Avg: $389
95%
#188
Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
MSRP: $165|Avg: $165
95%
#189
Ryzen 7 4700GE
MSRP: $299|Avg: $200
95%
#190
Core i5-10400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $100
94%
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 3206RRyzen 3 PRO 4350G
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($306)
More affordable ($105.5)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G ($105.5), 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 ($200.5 less, 66% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Bronze 3206RRyzen 3 PRO 4350G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+194%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($306)
More affordable ($105.5)

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

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.

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,942 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3206R packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3206R has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3206R versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3206R scores 10,797 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G's 10,942 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3206R vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3206RRyzen 3 PRO 4350G
Cores / Threads
8 / 8+100%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
1.9 GHz
4 GHz+111%
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
3.8 GHz+100%
L3 Cache
11 MB+175%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark
10,797
10,942+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi
5,995
Geekbench 6 Single
1,516
Geekbench 6 Multi
5,334
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3206R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Xeon Bronze 3206R versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G — the Xeon Bronze 3206R supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Bronze 3206R supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 128 GB 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Bronze 3206R) vs 2 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Bronze 3206R) vs 20 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) — the Xeon Bronze 3206R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Bronze 3206R) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G).

FeatureXeon Bronze 3206RRyzen 3 PRO 4350G
Socket
LGA3647
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
2133+53225%
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
1024
128 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels
6+200%
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48+140%
20
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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon Bronze 3206R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3206R) vs Yes (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon Bronze 3206R requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3206R rivals EPYC 7232P.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3206RRyzen 3 PRO 4350G
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
None
Radeon Vega 6
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Yes
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Value Analysis

The Xeon Bronze 3206R launched at $306 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G debuted at $149.

FeatureXeon Bronze 3206RRyzen 3 PRO 4350G
MSRP
$306
$149-51%
Avg Price (30d)
$105.5
Release Date
2020
2020