HPE Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 Processor delivers reliable processing power tailored for virtual environments and server workloads.

This first-generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor (model 3104) runs at a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and provides six physical cores and six threads, making it a cost-effective choice for entry-level server deployments.

Built on a 14 nm Skylake microarchitecture, the Xeon Bronze 3104 includes an 8.25 MB L3 cache and a TDP of 85 W, balancing performance and energy efficiency for continuous operation in rack servers such as the HPE DL360 Gen10.

The processor supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-SDRAM across a hexa-channel memory configuration at 2133 MHz and offers ECC support, which helps maintain data integrity in virtualized infrastructures and mission-critical applications.

Connectivity and expansion are addressed with up to 48 PCI Express lanes (PCIe 3.0) and 2-socket scalability (2S), enabling moderate I/O throughput and room to scale when paired with compatible server platforms.

Security and virtualization features are robust for the class: Intel® AES-NI, Execute Disable Bit, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel TSX-NI, Intel Speed Shift and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep are supported, helping protect workloads and improve responsiveness under changing loads.

While the 3104 lacks Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost, on-board graphics and an included cooler, its server-oriented design, conflict-free sourcing and vPro eligibility make it appropriate for standardized datacenter deployments and managed environments.

Use cases include entry-level virtualization hosts, small to medium business file and application servers, network services, and development/test environments where predictable core performance, ECC memory support and platform compatibility (DL360 Gen10) are priorities.