Opteron 6378 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1412%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

267%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

237%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

183%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

99%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

85%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

82%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

82%

#57

Opteron 6378

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

96%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

96%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

95%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

90%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

89%

#71

Opteron 6220

MSRP: $523|Avg: $239

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6378	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6378 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6378	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Opteron 6378 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6378 and Ryzen 3 PRO 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 PRO 2200GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 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: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,955 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6378 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 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 PRO 2200GE — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Opteron 6378 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6378 scores 5,889 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE's 5,955 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE.

Feature	Opteron 6378	Ryzen 3 PRO 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%	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Abu Dhabi (2012)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	5,889	5,955+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6378 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.