Xeon X7460 vs Xeon Bronze 3204
Xeon X7460
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 X7460 is positioned at rank 571 and the Xeon Bronze 3204 is on rank 572, so the Xeon X7460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7460
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3204
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | 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 X7460 and Xeon Bronze 3204
Xeon X7460
The Xeon X7460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per module). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,803 points. Launch price was $2,729.
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
Both the Xeon X7460 and Xeon Bronze 3204 share an identical 6-core/6-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X7460 versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3204 — a 95.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Bronze 3204 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon X7460 uses the Dunnington (2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3204 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X7460 scores 4,803 against the Xeon Bronze 3204's 4,797 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon X7460. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon X7460 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3204.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 1.9 GHz+184% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+40% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+94% | 8.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per module) | 6 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Dunnington (2008) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,803 | 4,797 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7460 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3204 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Xeon X7460 versus 2133 on the Xeon Bronze 3204 — the Xeon Bronze 3204 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7460) vs 6 (Xeon Bronze 3204). Chipset compatibility: Intel 7300 (Xeon X7460) and C621 (Xeon Bronze 3204).
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | 2133+106550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 6+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Bronze 3204 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x (Xeon X7460) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3204). Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X; Xeon Bronze 3204 rivals EPYC 7232P.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Xeon Bronze 3204 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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