Opteron 4386 vs Ryzen Embedded R1600
Opteron 4386
Ryzen Embedded R1600
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. The Opteron 4386 is positioned at rank #945 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4386
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 4386 and Ryzen Embedded R1600
Opteron 4386
The Opteron 4386 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,273 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen Embedded R1600
The Ryzen Embedded R1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,276 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4386 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4386 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 4386 versus 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 — a 20.3% clock advantage for the Opteron 4386 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Opteron 4386 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4386 scores 3,273 against the Ryzen Embedded R1600's 3,276 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1600. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4386 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1600.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+23% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+19% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+1500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,273 | 3,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4386 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 42 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Opteron 4386) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1600). Primary use case: Opteron 4386 targets Server.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 4386 launched at $459 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 debuted at $0. At current prices ($459 vs $0), the Ryzen Embedded R1600 is $459 cheaper.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Ryzen Embedded R1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $459 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $459 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.1 | — |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2020 |
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