Opteron 6378 vs Xeon E3-1505L v6
Opteron 6378
Xeon E3-1505L 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 6378 is positioned at rank 57 and the Xeon E3-1505L v6 is on rank 490, so the Opteron 6378 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505L v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6378 | Xeon E3-1505L v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6378 | Xeon E3-1505L v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E3-1505L v6
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.
Xeon E3-1505L v6
The Xeon E3-1505L v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,882 points. Launch price was $433.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6378 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E3-1505L v6 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 — a 40% clock advantage for the Opteron 6378. The Opteron 6378 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505L v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6378 scores 5,889 against the Xeon E3-1505L v6's 5,882 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 6378. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378 vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505L v6.
| Feature | Opteron 6378 | Xeon E3-1505L v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+50% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| 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 | 5,889 | 5,882 |
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