Xeon Bronze 3206R vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Xeon Bronze 3206R
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3206R
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5961%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
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.
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,693 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3206R packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE 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 4355GE — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3206R scores 10,797 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE's 10,693 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3206R. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3206R vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 4 GHz+111% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+84% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB+175% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 10,797 | 10,693 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3206R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3206R rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE debuted at $423.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $306-28% | $423 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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