CPU
GPU
Xeon E5640
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 E5640 is positioned at rank 574 and the Xeon Bronze 3204 is on rank 572, so the Xeon Bronze 3204 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5640
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3204
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5640 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5640 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5640 and Xeon Bronze 3204
Xeon E5640
The Xeon E5640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 4,755 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 Bronze 3204 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5640 scores 4,755 against the Xeon Bronze 3204's 4,797 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3204.
| Feature | Xeon E5640 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB |
| Process | — | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,755 | 4,797 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5640) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3204). Direct competitor: Xeon Bronze 3204 rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon E5640 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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