Opteron 6348 vs Xeon E3-1285 v4
Opteron 6348
Xeon E3-1285 v4
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 E3-1285 v4 is on rank 748, 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 E3-1285 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 E3-1285 v4
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 E3-1285 v4
The Xeon E3-1285 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,735 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E3-1285 v4 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v4 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285 v4 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Opteron 6348 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Xeon E3-1285 v4's 7,735 — a 1.5% lead for the Opteron 6348. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348 vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285 v4.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+200% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+4700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Broadwell-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 7,850+1% | 7,735 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 6348 launched at $575 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1285 v4 debuted at $556. At current prices ($287 vs $200), the Xeon E3-1285 v4 is $87 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6348 delivers 27.4 pts/$ vs 38.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1285 v4 — making the Xeon E3-1285 v4 the 34.3% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $575 | $556-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $287 | $200-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.4 | 38.7+41% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2015 |
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