Opteron 6274 vs Xeon D-1521
Opteron 6274
Xeon D-1521
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 6274 is positioned at rank 60 and the Xeon D-1521 is on rank 505, so the Opteron 6274 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6274
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1521
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6274 | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($241) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6274 | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+198%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($241) |
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 6274 and Xeon D-1521
Opteron 6274
The Opteron 6274 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 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8.00391 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,643 points. Launch price was $909.
Xeon D-1521
The Xeon D-1521 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,703 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6274 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1521 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6274 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Opteron 6274 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1521 — a 13.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 6274 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Opteron 6274 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1521 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6274 scores 5,643 against the Xeon D-1521's 5,703 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon D-1521. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6274 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1521.
| Feature | Opteron 6274 | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+15% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+433% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 8.00391 MB (per core)+3102% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Interlagos (2011−2012) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,643 | 5,703+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6274 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1521 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6274 | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 6274 launched at $639 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1521 debuted at $199. At current prices ($80 vs $241), the Opteron 6274 is $161 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6274 delivers 70.5 pts/$ vs 23.7 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1521 — making the Opteron 6274 the 99.5% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 6274 | Xeon D-1521 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $639 | $199-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-67% | $241 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.5+197% | 23.7 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2015 |
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