CPU
GPU
Opteron 3250 HE
Xeon E7-8890 v4
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 Opteron 3250 HE is positioned at rank 253 and the Xeon E7-8890 v4 is on rank 864, so the Opteron 3250 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3250 HE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8890 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3250 HE | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zurich (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3250 HE | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Opteron 3250 HE and Xeon E7-8890 v4
Opteron 3250 HE
The Opteron 3250 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zurich (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,061 points. Launch price was $99.
Xeon E7-8890 v4
The Xeon E7-8890 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,054 points. Launch price was $7,174.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3250 HE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon E7-8890 v4 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 3250 HE versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Opteron 3250 HE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Opteron 3250 HE uses the Zurich (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3250 HE scores 2,061 against the Xeon E7-8890 v4's 2,054 — a 0.3% lead for the Opteron 3250 HE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Opteron 3250 HE vs 60 MB on the Xeon E7-8890 v4.
| Feature | Opteron 3250 HE | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 24 / 48+500% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+14% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 60 MB+1400% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zurich (2012) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,061 | 2,054 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3250 HE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3250 HE | Xeon E7-8890 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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