Xeon E5-1410 v2
VS
Xeon Bronze 3106

Xeon E5-1410 v2 vs Xeon Bronze 3106

Intel

Xeon E5-1410 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Xeon Bronze 3106

8 Cores8 Thrd85 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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 E5-1410 v2 is positioned at rank 506 and the Xeon Bronze 3106 is on rank 730, so the Xeon E5-1410 v2 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 E5-1410 v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7272%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1373%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1220%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
942%
#312
EPYC 7643P
MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722
99%
#313
Xeon w5-3435X
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163
99%
#314
Xeon Gold 6312U
MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A
99%
#315
EPYC 7443
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800
99%
#316
Xeon Gold 6416H
MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A
98%
#318
EPYC 7343
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350
98%
#319
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225
97%
#320
EPYC 7413
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450
97%
#506
Xeon E5-1410 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#513
Xeon E3-1220 v5
MSRP: $203|Avg: $100
98%
#515
Xeon X5690
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3106

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
14274%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
2695%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2394%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1850%
#424
Xeon W-2155
MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150
99%
#425
Xeon 6740E
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $3949
99%
#425
Xeon Gold 6348
MSRP: $3583|Avg: $2097
99%
#427
EPYC 7702P
MSRP: $4425|Avg: N/A
99%
#428
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97
98%
#429
EPYC 7552
MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650
98%
#431
Xeon Platinum 8360Y
MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A
98%
#432
Xeon W-3245
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200
97%
#730
Xeon Bronze 3106
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
#734
Xeon L5609
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
99%
#736
Xeon E3-1245 v3
MSRP: $490|Avg: $490
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 3106 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-1410 v2Xeon Bronze 3106
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1410 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-1410 v2Xeon Bronze 3106
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($395)

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 E5-1410 v2 and Xeon Bronze 3106

Intel

Xeon E5-1410 v2

The Xeon E5-1410 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 5,715 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Xeon Bronze 3106

The Xeon Bronze 3106 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 5,753 points. Launch price was $306.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1410 v2 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3106 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3106 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 v2 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3106 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1410 v2 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1410 v2 scores 5,715 against the Xeon Bronze 3106's 5,753 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3106. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410 v2 vs 11 MB (total) on the Xeon Bronze 3106.

FeatureXeon E5-1410 v2Xeon Bronze 3106
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz+7%
3 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+65%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
10 MB (total)
11 MB (total)+10%
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
1 MB (per core)+300%
Process
22 nm
14 nm-36%
Architecture
Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
5,715
5,753
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-1410 v2Xeon Bronze 3106
Socket
LGA1356
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
2133
Max RAM Capacity
768
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1410 v2) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3106).

FeatureXeon E5-1410 v2Xeon Bronze 3106
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d