Xeon E5-2470 v2 vs Xeon Bronze 3206R
Xeon E5-2470 v2
Xeon Bronze 3206R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2470 v2 is positioned at rank 337 and the Xeon Bronze 3206R is on rank 335, so the Xeon Bronze 3206R offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2470 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3206R
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2470 v2 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($306) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2470 v2 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+507%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ 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 E5-2470 v2 and Xeon Bronze 3206R
Xeon E5-2470 v2
The Xeon E5-2470 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,701 points. Launch price was $800.
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 E5-2470 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3206R offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2470 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2470 v2 versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3206R — a 51% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2470 v2 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2470 v2 is built on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2470 v2 scores 10,701 against the Xeon Bronze 3206R's 10,797 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3206R. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2470 v2 vs 11 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3206R.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2470 v2 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+68% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+26% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+127% | 11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 10,701 | 10,797 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2470 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3206R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2470 v2 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | 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 E5-2470 v2) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3206R). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3206R rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2470 v2 | Xeon Bronze 3206R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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