
Xeon E5-1410 vs Xeon Bronze 3204

Xeon E5-1410

Xeon Bronze 3204
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 is positioned at rank 367 and the Xeon Bronze 3204 is on rank 572, so the Xeon E5-1410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1410
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3204
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1410 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1410 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-1410 and Xeon Bronze 3204

Xeon E5-1410
The Xeon E5-1410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon Bronze 3204
The Xeon Bronze 3204 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 4,797 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1410 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3204 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3204 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3204 — a 51% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1410 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-1410 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3204 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1410 scores 4,852 against the Xeon Bronze 3204's 4,797 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1410. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3204.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1410 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+68% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+47% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB (total)+21% | 8.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,852+1% | 4,797 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1410 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3204 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1410 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1410) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3204). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3204 rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1410 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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