Xeon Bronze 3206R vs Xeon E5-4650 v3

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 Xeon E5-4650 v3 is on rank 334, so the Xeon E5-4650 v3 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 Xeon E5-4650 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4794%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

905%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

804%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

621%

#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%

#334

Xeon E5-4650 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Bronze 3206R (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Bronze 3206R	Xeon E5-4650 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($306)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Bronze 3206R	Xeon E5-4650 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($306)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Xeon Bronze 3206R Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4650 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Bronze 3206R and Xeon E5-4650 v3

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.

Xeon E5-4650 v3

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,838 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Bronze 3206R packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4650 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3206R versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v3 — a 38.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-4650 v3 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4650 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3206R scores 10,797 against the Xeon E5-4650 v3's 10,838 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-4650 v3. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3206R vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4650 v3.

Feature	Xeon Bronze 3206R	Xeon E5-4650 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	2.8 GHz+47%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	11 MB	30 MB (total)+173%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	10,797	10,838

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Bronze 3206R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4650 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.