Opteron 4386 vs Xeon W3550
Opteron 4386
Xeon W3550
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 W3550 is on rank 837, so the Xeon W3550 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 W3550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1420%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 W3550
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 W3550
The Xeon W3550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $235.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4386 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W3550 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4386 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 4386 versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 — a 13.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 4386 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The Opteron 4386 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon W3550 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4386 scores 3,273 against the Xeon W3550's 3,251 — a 0.7% lead for the Opteron 4386. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4386 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3550.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+14% | 3.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+1% | 3.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Bloomfield (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,273 | 3,251 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4386 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W3550 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W3550). Primary use case: Opteron 4386 targets Server.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W3550 debuted at $294. At current prices ($459 vs $30), the Xeon W3550 is $429 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 4386 delivers 7.1 pts/$ vs 108.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W3550 — making the Xeon W3550 the 175.3% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $459 | $294-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $459 | $30-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.1 | 108.4+1427% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2009 |
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