Opteron 6378
VS
Xeon E-2104G

Opteron 6378 vs Xeon E-2104G

AMD

Opteron 6378

16 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2104G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2018

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 6378 is positioned at rank 57 and the Xeon E-2104G is on rank 476, so the Opteron 6378 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Xeon E-2104G

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6848%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1293%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1149%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
887%
#301
EPYC 8324P
MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598
99%
#302
Xeon Gold 6414U
MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283
99%
#303
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495
99%
#304
EPYC 7352
MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725
99%
#305
Xeon w7-2475X
MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544
98%
#307
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
97%
#476
Xeon E-2104G
MSRP: $193|Avg: $109
100%
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 Xeon E-2104G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightOpteron 6378Xeon E-2104G
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($109)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 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.
InsightOpteron 6378Xeon E-2104G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($109)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6378 and Xeon E-2104G

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E-2104G

The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.

Processing Power

The Opteron 6378 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2104G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 6378 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Opteron 6378 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E-2104G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6378 scores 5,889 against the Xeon E-2104G's 5,858 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 6378. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureOpteron 6378Xeon E-2104G
Cores / Threads
16 / 16+300%
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz+3%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
3.2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
16 MB+6300%
256 kB (per core)
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Abu Dhabi (2012)
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark
5,889
5,858
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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6378 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E-2104G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureOpteron 6378Xeon E-2104G
Socket
G34
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%