Opteron 6348 vs Xeon X7550
Opteron 6348
Xeon X7550
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 X7550 is on rank 985, 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 X7550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($287) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+386%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($287) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
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 X7550
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 X7550
The Xeon X7550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 7,873 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon X7550 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 6348 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Opteron 6348 is built on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Xeon X7550's 7,873 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X7550. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348 vs 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+42% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 18 MB L3 Cache+125% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | — |
| PassMark | 7,850 | 7,873 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X7550 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6348) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7550). Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 6348 launched at $575 MSRP, while the Xeon X7550 debuted at $1500. At current prices ($287 vs $1400), the Opteron 6348 is $1113 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6348 delivers 27.4 pts/$ vs 5.6 pts/$ for the Xeon X7550 — making the Opteron 6348 the 131.8% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $575-62% | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $287-80% | $1400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.4+389% | 5.6 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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