Opteron 6328 vs Xeon E3-1225 v3
Opteron 6328
Xeon E3-1225 v3
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 6328 is positioned at rank 64 and the Xeon E3-1225 v3 is on rank 575, so the Opteron 6328 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6328
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6328 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6328 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+45%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
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 6328 and Xeon E3-1225 v3
Opteron 6328
The Opteron 6328 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 5,306 points. Launch price was $575.
Xeon E3-1225 v3
The Xeon E3-1225 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,324 points. Launch price was $384.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6328 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6328 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 6328 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 v3 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Opteron 6328 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Opteron 6328 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6328 scores 5,306 against the Xeon E3-1225 v3's 5,324 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6328 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1225 v3.
| Feature | Opteron 6328 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 5,306 | 5,324 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,108 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,324 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6328 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6328 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6328) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1225 v3). The Xeon E3-1225 v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Opteron 6328 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1225 v3 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1225 v3 rivals Core i5-4570.
| Feature | Opteron 6328 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics P4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 6328 launched at $575 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1225 v3 debuted at $224. At current prices ($42 vs $29), the Xeon E3-1225 v3 is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6328 delivers 126.3 pts/$ vs 183.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1225 v3 — making the Xeon E3-1225 v3 the 36.9% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 6328 | Xeon E3-1225 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $575 | $224-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42 | $29-31% |
| Performance per Dollar | 126.3 | 183.6+45% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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