CPU
GPU
Opteron 3250 HE
Xeon X3230
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 X3230 is on rank 865, 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 X3230
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3250 HE | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3250 HE | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X3230
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 X3230
The Xeon X3230 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,052 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3250 HE is built on the Zurich (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Opteron 3250 HE scores 2,061 against the Xeon X3230's 2,052 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 3250 HE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Opteron 3250 HE vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3230.
| Feature | Opteron 3250 HE | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.66 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB L2 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zurich (2012) | — |
| PassMark | 2,061 | 2,052 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3250 HE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X3230 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3250 HE | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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