Opteron 4386 vs Xeon X5570
Opteron 4386
Xeon X5570
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 X5570 is on rank 679, so the Xeon X5570 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 X5570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon X5570
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 X5570
The Xeon X5570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 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): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,306 points. Launch price was $49.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4386 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X5570 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 X5570 — a 13.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 4386 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Opteron 4386 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X5570 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4386 scores 3,273 against the Xeon X5570's 3,306 — a 1% lead for the Xeon X5570. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4386 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5570.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+14% | 3.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+6% | 2.93 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) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,273 | 3,306+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4386 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5570 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (Opteron 4386) vs 3 (Xeon X5570).
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 42 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Opteron 4386) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5570). Primary use case: Opteron 4386 targets Server, Xeon X5570 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5570 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Workstation |
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