CPU
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Opteron 6348
Xeon D-2712T
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 6348 is positioned at rank 40 and the Xeon D-2712T is on rank 374, so the Opteron 6348 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2712T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6348 and Xeon D-2712T
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.
Xeon D-2712T
The Xeon D-2712T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $349.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2712T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2712T — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 6348 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Opteron 6348 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-2712T uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Xeon D-2712T's 7,990 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon D-2712T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2712T.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+200% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+47% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 15 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+860% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 7,850 | 7,990+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-2712T uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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