Xeon X5650 vs Xeon Bronze 3106
Xeon X5650
Xeon Bronze 3106
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 X5650 is positioned at rank 502 and the Xeon Bronze 3106 is on rank 730, so the Xeon X5650 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5650
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3106
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5650 | Xeon 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 (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5650 | Xeon Bronze 3106 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) |
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 X5650 and Xeon Bronze 3106
Xeon X5650
The Xeon X5650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,742 points. Launch price was $53.
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 X5650 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3106 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Bronze 3106 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.06 GHz on the Xeon X5650 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3106 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon X5650 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon X5650 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5650 scores 5,742 against the Xeon Bronze 3106's 5,753 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3106. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5650 vs 11 MB (total) on the Xeon Bronze 3106.
| Feature | Xeon X5650 | Xeon Bronze 3106 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz+2% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+56% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+9% | 11 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 5,742 | 5,753 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5650 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3106 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5650 versus 2133 on the Xeon Bronze 3106 — the Xeon Bronze 3106 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5650) vs 6 (Xeon Bronze 3106). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5650) and C621 (Xeon Bronze 3106).
| Feature | Xeon X5650 | Xeon Bronze 3106 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 2133+71000% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 3 | 6+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Bronze 3106 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5650) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3106). Primary use case: Xeon X5650 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5650 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5650 | Xeon Bronze 3106 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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