Opteron 6366 HE vs Xeon E3-1220 v6
Opteron 6366 HE
Xeon E3-1220 v6
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 6366 HE is positioned at rank 62 and the Xeon E3-1220 v6 is on rank 718, so the Opteron 6366 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6366 HE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220 v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6366 HE | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6366 HE | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 6366 HE and Xeon E3-1220 v6
Opteron 6366 HE
The Opteron 6366 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,613 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E3-1220 v6
The Xeon E3-1220 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,589 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6366 HE packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E3-1220 v6 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6366 HE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Opteron 6366 HE versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v6 — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220 v6 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Opteron 6366 HE uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6366 HE scores 5,613 against the Xeon E3-1220 v6's 5,589 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6366 HE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6366 HE vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1220 v6.
| Feature | Opteron 6366 HE | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1500% | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,613 | 5,589 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6366 HE uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1220 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6366 HE | Xeon E3-1220 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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