CPU
GPU
Opteron 6378
Ryzen 3 2200GE
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. The Opteron 6378 is positioned at rank #57 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6378 | Ryzen 3 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6378 | Ryzen 3 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 6378 and Ryzen 3 2200GE
Opteron 6378
The Opteron 6378 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,889 points. Launch price was $396.
Ryzen 3 2200GE
The Ryzen 3 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,933 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6378 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 2200GE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200GE — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2200GE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Opteron 6378 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2200GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6378 scores 5,889 against the Ryzen 3 2200GE's 5,933 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 2200GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200GE.
| Feature | Opteron 6378 | Ryzen 3 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+3100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,889 | 5,933 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6378 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 2200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6378 | Ryzen 3 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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