CPU
GPU
Opteron 3365
Xeon Gold 6230N
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 3365 is positioned at rank 83 and the Xeon Gold 6230N is on rank 614, so the Opteron 3365 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3365
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3365 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3365 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3365 and Xeon Gold 6230N
Opteron 3365
The Opteron 3365 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,125 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3365 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6230N offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 3365 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6230N (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Opteron 3365 uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3365 scores 4,125 against the Xeon Gold 6230N's 4,175 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230N. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 3365 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N.
| Feature | Opteron 3365 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 20 / 40+150% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 27.5 MB+244% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 20 MB+400% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,125 | 4,175+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3365 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3365 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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