Opteron 6282 SE vs Xeon E5-4610

Opteron 6282 SE

16 Cores16 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2011

Xeon E5-4610

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6282 SE

16 / 16

6,385

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

FX-8320E

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Ryzen 9 5900XT

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E5-4610

6 / 12

6,460

+1.2%

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 6282 SE is positioned at rank 52 and the Xeon E5-4610 is on rank 983, so the Opteron 6282 SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6282 SE

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1302%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

246%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

218%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

169%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

91%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

100%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

99%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

95%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

88%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

88%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

87%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

83%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4610

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

39212%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7404%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6578%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5082%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

100%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

99%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

99%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

98%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

98%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

96%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

92%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

91%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

90%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

89%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

88%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

86%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

86%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

85%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($50) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-4610 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Opteron 6282 SE	Xeon E5-4610
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($770)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6282 SE ($770), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($720 less, 1440% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Opteron 6282 SE	Xeon E5-4610
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1458%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($770)	✅ More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Opteron 6282 SE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4610 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6282 SE and Xeon E5-4610

Opteron 6282 SE

The Opteron 6282 SE 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 2.6 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): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,385 points. Launch price was $1,090.

Xeon E5-4610

The Xeon E5-4610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,460 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6282 SE packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-4610 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6282 SE has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6282 SE versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 — a 12.9% clock advantage for the Opteron 6282 SE (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Opteron 6282 SE uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-4610 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6282 SE scores 6,385 against the Xeon E5-4610's 6,460 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4610. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6282 SE vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4610.

Feature	Opteron 6282 SE	Xeon E5-4610
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+14%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Interlagos (2011−2012)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	6,385	6,460+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6282 SE uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-4610 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 6282 SE	Xeon E5-4610
Socket	G34	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Opteron 6282 SE launched at $1019 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4610 debuted at $1219. At current prices ($770 vs $50), the Xeon E5-4610 is $720 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6282 SE delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 129.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4610 — making the Xeon E5-4610 the 175.9% better value option.