Opteron X3216 vs Core 2 Duo SU7300

Opteron X3216

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Core 2 Duo SU7300

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron X3216

2 / 2

1,498

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo SU7300

2 / 2

1,496

0.0%

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 X3216 is positioned at rank 395 and the Core 2 Duo SU7300 is on rank 43, so the Core 2 Duo SU7300 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 X3216

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5549%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1048%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

931%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

719%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

99%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

99%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

98%

#395

Opteron X3216

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

99%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SU7300

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

95%

#31

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

196%

#32

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

193%

#33

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

177%

#34

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

177%

#35

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

175%

#37

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

169%

#38

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

162%

#39

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

162%

#40

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

157%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

93%

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 Opteron X3216 (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron X3216	Core 2 Duo SU7300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SU7300 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron X3216	Core 2 Duo SU7300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)

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 X3216 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SU7300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron X3216 and Core 2 Duo SU7300

Opteron X3216

The Opteron X3216 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,498 points. Launch price was $800.

Core 2 Duo SU7300

The Core 2 Duo SU7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,496 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Opteron X3216 and Core 2 Duo SU7300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron X3216 versus 1.3 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU7300 — a 79.1% clock advantage for the Opteron X3216 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Opteron X3216 uses the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SU7300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron X3216 scores 1,498 against the Core 2 Duo SU7300's 1,496 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron X3216.

Feature	Opteron X3216	Core 2 Duo SU7300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz+131%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+23%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)	3 MB+200%
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Excavator (2017−2018)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,498	1,496
Geekbench 6 Single	—	188
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	338

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron X3216 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo SU7300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron X3216	Core 2 Duo SU7300
Socket	FP4	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Opteron X3216) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo SU7300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo SU7300 targets Ultra-Low Voltage Laptop.