Ryzen 3 1200 vs Opteron 6282 SE
Ryzen 3 1200
Opteron 6282 SE
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 Ryzen 3 1200 is positioned at rank 366 and the Opteron 6282 SE is on rank 52, so the Opteron 6282 SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6282 SE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1200 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($770) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1200 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1445%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($770) |
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 Ryzen 3 1200 and Opteron 6282 SE
Ryzen 3 1200
The Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,407 points. Launch price was $109.
Opteron 6282 SE
The Opteron 6282 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,385 points. Launch price was $1,090.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 1200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6282 SE offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6282 SE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1200 versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6282 SE — a 3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 1200 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1200 uses the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6282 SE uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1200 scores 6,407 against the Opteron 6282 SE's 6,385 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 1200. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+19% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 6,407 | 6,385 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,013 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 1200 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6282 SE uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1200) / not specified (Opteron 6282 SE). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1200 targets Budget.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 1200 launched at $109 MSRP, while the Opteron 6282 SE debuted at $1019. At current prices ($50 vs $770), the Ryzen 3 1200 is $720 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 1200 delivers 128.1 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the Opteron 6282 SE — making the Ryzen 3 1200 the 175.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-89% | $1019 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-94% | $770 |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.1+1443% | 8.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2011 |
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