Opteron 6378
VS
Xeon Gold 6348H

Opteron 6378 vs Xeon Gold 6348H

AMD

Opteron 6378

16 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6348H

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2021

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 Gold 6348H is on rank 483, 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 Gold 6348H

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6965%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1315%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1168%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
903%
#305
Xeon w7-2475X
MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544
100%
#307
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
98%
#308
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100
98%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
97%
#483
Xeon Gold 6348H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#492
Xeon W-2223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $330
98%
#496
Xeon E3-1280 v3
MSRP: $250|Avg: $44
97%
#497
Xeon W-2123
MSRP: $294|Avg: $342
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Gold 6348H (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4 RDIMM, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightOpteron 6378Xeon Gold 6348H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 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 Gold 6348H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 Gold 6348H

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 Gold 6348H

The Xeon Gold 6348H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 RDIMM. Passmark benchmark score: 5,967 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Opteron 6378 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6348H offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348H — a 24% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6348H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Opteron 6378 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6348H uses Cooper Lake-SP (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6378 scores 5,889 against the Xeon Gold 6348H's 5,967 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378 vs 33 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348H.

FeatureOpteron 6378Xeon Gold 6348H
Cores / Threads
16 / 16
24 / 48+50%
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
4.2 GHz+27%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz+4%
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
33 MB (total)+313%
L2 Cache
16 MB+1500%
1 MB (per core)
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Abu Dhabi (2012)
Cooper Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark
5,889
5,967+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6378 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Gold 6348H uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureOpteron 6378Xeon Gold 6348H
Socket
G34
LGA4189
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 4.0+100%