Atom x7405C vs Opteron 6272
Atom x7405C
Opteron 6272
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 Atom x7405C is positioned at rank 180 and the Opteron 6272 is on rank 65, so the Opteron 6272 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7405C
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6272
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7405C | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7405C | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Atom x7405C and Opteron 6272
Atom x7405C
The Atom x7405C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 5,218 points. Launch price was $57.
Opteron 6272
The Opteron 6272 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8.00391 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,240 points. Launch price was $325.
Processing Power
The Atom x7405C packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6272 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6272 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7405C versus 3 GHz on the Opteron 6272 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Atom x7405C (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Atom x7405C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Opteron 6272 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7405C scores 5,218 against the Opteron 6272's 5,240 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6272. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7405C vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6272.
| Feature | Atom x7405C | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.1 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 8.00391 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 5,218 | 5,240 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7405C uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Opteron 6272 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom x7405C | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 9 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7405C includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Opteron 6272 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom x7405C | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | — |
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