Opteron 6348 vs Ryzen 7 3750H

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. The Opteron 6348 is positioned at rank #40 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 6348

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1059%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

200%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

178%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

137%

#40

Opteron 6348

MSRP: $575|Avg: $287

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

95%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

93%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

85%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

81%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

81%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 3750H (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6348	Ryzen 7 3750H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (Zen+) (2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6348 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6348	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 6348 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 7 3750H

Opteron 6348

The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3750H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Opteron 6348 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Opteron 6348	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+22%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB+2300%	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	12 nm-63%
Architecture	Abu Dhabi (2012)	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark	7,850	7,990+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.