Description
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 processor CPU is a robust and versatile component designed primarily for entry-level server applications with competitive price . It features a base clock speed of 1.7 GHz, which can be boosted to 3.5 GHz, allowing it to handle a variety of workloads efficiently. With a total of 6 cores and 12 threads, this CPU is well-suited for multitasking and can manage multiple processes simultaneously, making it an ideal choice for businesses that require reliable performance for their server operations.
Features
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 Performance
- The Xeon Bronze 3106 delivers decent performance for everyday server tasks such as file sharing, web hosting, and light application workloads.
- Its 8 cores provide adequate multitasking capabilities, allowing the server to handle multiple users and processes simultaneously.
- However, its lower clock speed and lack of Turbo Boost technology may limit its performance in more demanding applications.
Power Efficiency
- With a TDP of 85W, the Xeon Bronze 3106 offers reasonable power efficiency, helping to reduce operating costs.
- Its support for DDR4-2133 ECC memory further contributes to energy savings.
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 Target Market 
- The Xeon Bronze 3106 is primarily targeted at small businesses and organizations that require a cost-effective server solution for basic computing needs.
- It is also suitable for use in workstations where affordability is a primary concern.
Alternatives
- For users with more demanding workloads, Intel offers higher-end Xeon Silver, Gold, and Platinum processors with more cores, higher clock speeds, and advanced features.
- AMD also offers competitive server processors in its EPYC series.
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 Specs
- Vertical Segment : Server
- Processor Number : 3106
- Lithography : 14 nm
- Total Cores : 8
- Total Threads : 8
- Processor Base Frequency : 1.70 GHz
- Cache : 11 MB L3 Cache
- Max of UPI Links : 2
- TDP : 85 W
- Marketing Status : Launched
- Launch Date : Q3’17
- Servicing Status : End of Servicing Updates
- End of Servicing Updates Date : Sunday, December 31, 2023
- End of Interactive Support Date : Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Embedded Options Available : Yes
- Use Conditions : Server/Enterprise
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) : 768 GB
- Memory Types : DDR4-2133
- Maximum Memory Speed : 2133 MHz
- Max # of Memory Channels : 6
- ECC Memory Supported ‡ : Yes
- Scalability : 2S
- PCI Express Revision : 3.0
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes : 48
- Sockets Supported : FCLGA3647
- TCASE : 77°C
- Package Size : 76.0mm x 56.5mm
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) : Yes- Intel Optane Memory Supported ‡ : No
- Intel Speed Shift Technology : Yes
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡ : No
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology ‡ : No
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ : No
- Intel Transactional Synchronization Extensions : Yes
- Intel 64 ‡ : Yeas
- Instruction Set Extensions : Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512
- # of AVX-512 FMA Units : 1
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology : Yes
- Intel vPro Eligibility ‡ : Intel vPro Platform
- Intel AES New Instructions : Yes
- Intel Trusted Execution Technology ‡ : Yes
- Execute Disable Bit ‡ : Yes
- Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) : Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ : Yes
- Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ : Yes
- Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡ : Yes
