Xeon Bronze 3206R vs Ryzen Embedded V2546
Xeon Bronze 3206R
Ryzen Embedded V2546
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 Embedded V2546
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
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 Embedded V2546
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 Embedded V2546
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.95 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,912 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3206R packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3206R has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3206R versus 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 — a 70.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2546 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3206R scores 10,797 against the Ryzen Embedded V2546's 10,912 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2546. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3206R vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2546.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.95 GHz+108% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB+38% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 10,797 | 10,912+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3206R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP6 |
| 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 Embedded V2546). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3206R rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Embedded V2546 debuted at $300.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3206R | Ryzen Embedded V2546 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $306 | $300-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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