Opteron 6278 vs Xeon W-1250
Opteron 6278
Xeon W-1250
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6278
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6278 | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($333) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6278 | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($333) |
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 6278 and Xeon W-1250
Opteron 6278
The Opteron 6278 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 13,733 points. Launch price was $988.
Xeon W-1250
The Xeon W-1250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,671 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6278 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1250 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6278 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6278 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 — a 35% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Opteron 6278 is built on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Opteron 6278 scores 13,733 against the Xeon W-1250's 13,671 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 6278. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6278 vs 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250.
| Feature | Opteron 6278 | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Interlagos (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 13,733 | 13,671 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6278 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W-1250 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6278 | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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