Opteron 6282 SE
VS
Xeon E7330

Opteron 6282 SE vs Xeon E7330

AMD

Opteron 6282 SE

16 Cores16 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2011
VS

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 6282 SE is positioned at rank 52 and the Xeon E7330 is on rank 86, 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

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
1302%
#6
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 E7330

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
2049%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
387%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
344%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
266%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
100%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
97%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
86%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
83%
#86
Xeon E7330
MSRP: $64|Avg: $60
100%
#88
Opteron 6212
MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A
98%
#90
Opteron 4334
MSRP: $204|Avg: $130
97%
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 ($60) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E7330 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightOpteron 6282 SEXeon E7330
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($770)
More affordable ($60)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 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 ($710 less, 1183% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightOpteron 6282 SEXeon E7330
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1205%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($770)
More affordable ($60)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6282 SE and Xeon E7330

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E7330

The Xeon E7330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,491 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Opteron 6282 SE is built on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Opteron 6282 SE scores 6,385 against the Xeon E7330's 6,491 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E7330. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6282 SE vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330.

FeatureOpteron 6282 SEXeon E7330
Cores / Threads
16 / 16
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+8%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)+33%
6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
2 MB (per module)
Process
32 nm-51%
65 nm
Architecture
Interlagos (2011−2012)
PassMark
6,385
6,491+2%
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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6282 SE uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7330 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureOpteron 6282 SEXeon E7330
Socket
G34
PGA604
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 E7330 debuted at $64. At current prices ($770 vs $60), the Xeon E7330 is $710 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6282 SE delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 108.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E7330 — making the Xeon E7330 the 171.5% better value option.

FeatureOpteron 6282 SEXeon E7330
MSRP
$1019
$64-94%
Avg Price (30d)
$770
$60-92%
Performance per Dollar
8.3
108.2+1204%
Release Date
2011
2007