
Opteron 6348 vs Xeon X7350

Opteron 6348

Xeon X7350
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 X7350 is on rank 248, 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 X7350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tigerton (2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X7350

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 X7350
The Xeon X7350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Tigerton (2007) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,836 points. Launch price was $2,301.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon X7350 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 0.93 GHz on the Xeon X7350 — a 114.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 6348 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Opteron 6348 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X7350 uses Tigerton (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Xeon X7350's 7,836 — a 0.2% lead for the Opteron 6348. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X7350.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+100% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+266% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.93 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Tigerton (2007) |
| PassMark | 7,850 | 7,836 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X7350 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6348) / VT-x (Xeon X7350). Primary use case: Xeon X7350 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7350 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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