Opteron 6380 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

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 6380 is positioned at rank #803 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 6380

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17119%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3232%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2872%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2218%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

100%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

100%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

99%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

99%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

98%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

97%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

100%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

99%

#814

Xeon X3450

MSRP: $241|Avg: $39

98%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

97%

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 5 PRO 2500U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6380	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($111)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6380 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6380	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($111)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6380 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

Opteron 6380

The Opteron 6380 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 6,687 points. Launch price was $1,150.

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 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: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6380 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6380 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6380 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Opteron 6380 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6380 scores 6,687 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U's 6,606 — a 1.2% lead for the Opteron 6380. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6380 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U.

Feature	Opteron 6380	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+300%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
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	6,687+1%	6,606

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6380 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.