Opteron 4386 vs Xeon L5609
Opteron 4386
Xeon L5609
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 4386 is positioned at rank 945 and the Xeon L5609 is on rank 735, so the Xeon L5609 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4386
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5609
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) | ✅ More affordable ($229) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+102%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) | ✅ More affordable ($229) |
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 Xeon L5609
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.
Xeon L5609
The Xeon L5609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4386 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon L5609 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4386 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 4386 versus 1.86 GHz on the Xeon L5609 — a 68.6% clock advantage for the Opteron 4386 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Opteron 4386 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon L5609 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4386 scores 3,273 against the Xeon L5609's 3,298 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon L5609. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4386 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5609.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+104% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+67% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,273 | 3,298 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4386 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5609 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 (Xeon L5609). Primary use case: Opteron 4386 targets Server.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon L5609 debuted at $229. At current prices ($459 vs $229), the Xeon L5609 is $230 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 4386 delivers 7.1 pts/$ vs 14.4 pts/$ for the Xeon L5609 — making the Xeon L5609 the 67.5% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $459 | $229-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $459 | $229-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.1 | 14.4+103% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Opteron 4386 and Xeon L5609
