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Xeon E-2176M
Xeon Bronze 3206R
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 E-2176M is positioned at rank 333 and the Xeon Bronze 3206R is on rank 335, so the Xeon E-2176M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2176M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3206R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2176M | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2176M | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) |
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 E-2176M and Xeon Bronze 3206R
Xeon E-2176M
The Xeon E-2176M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,848 points. Launch price was $450.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2176M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3206R offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3206R has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon E-2176M versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3206R — a 79.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2176M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2176M is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E-2176M scores 10,848 against the Xeon Bronze 3206R's 10,797 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E-2176M. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2176M vs 11 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3206R.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176M | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+132% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+42% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+9% | 11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 10,848 | 10,797 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2176M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3206R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176M | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA3647 |
| 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: not specified (Xeon E-2176M) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3206R). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3206R rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176M | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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