Opteron 6234 vs Celeron N5095A
Opteron 6234
Celeron N5095A
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 6234 is positioned at rank #85 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 6234
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6234 | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6234 | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ 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 6234 and Celeron N5095A
Opteron 6234
The Opteron 6234 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 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 4,072 points. Launch price was $377.
Celeron N5095A
The Celeron N5095A is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,054 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6234 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Celeron N5095A offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6234 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron 6234 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N5095A — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Opteron 6234 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Opteron 6234 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N5095A uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6234 scores 4,072 against the Celeron N5095A's 4,054 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6234. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6234 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N5095A.
| Feature | Opteron 6234 | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+200% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+33% | 1.5 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Interlagos (2011−2012) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 4,072 | 4,054 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6234 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N5095A uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6234 | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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