Opteron 6220 vs Xeon E3-1220 v2
Opteron 6220
Xeon E3-1220 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 6220 is positioned at rank 71 and the Xeon E3-1220 v2 is on rank 581, so the Opteron 6220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6220
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6220 | Xeon E3-1220 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($239) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6220 | Xeon E3-1220 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($239) | ✅ 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 6220 and Xeon E3-1220 v2
Opteron 6220
The Opteron 6220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,753 points. Launch price was $523.
Xeon E3-1220 v2
The Xeon E3-1220 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,680 points. Launch price was $220.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6220 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E3-1220 v2 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6220 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 6220 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v2 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 6220 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Opteron 6220 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 v2 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6220 scores 4,753 against the Xeon E3-1220 v2's 4,680 — a 1.5% lead for the Opteron 6220. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 6220 | Xeon E3-1220 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Interlagos (2011−2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,753+2% | 4,680 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6220 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1220 v2 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6220 | Xeon E3-1220 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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