Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 vs Opteron 6238

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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 PRO 1200 is positioned at rank 255 and the Opteron 6238 is on rank 61, so the Opteron 6238 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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4039%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

763%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

677%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

523%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

98%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

96%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6238

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1478%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

279%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

248%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

192%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

89%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

86%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

86%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

81%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

81%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

100%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

81%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

99%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

94%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

93%

#71

Opteron 6220

MSRP: $523|Avg: $239

84%

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 1200	Opteron 6238
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($118)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6238 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 1200	Opteron 6238
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+47%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($118)

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and Opteron 6238

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,609 points. Launch price was $149.

Opteron 6238

The Opteron 6238 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 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,625 points. Launch price was $455.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6238 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6238 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6238 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6238 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 scores 5,609 against the Opteron 6238's 5,625 — a 0.3% lead for the Opteron 6238. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 1200	Opteron 6238
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 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	Zen (2017−2020)	Interlagos (2011−2012)
PassMark	5,609	5,625

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6238 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 1200	Opteron 6238
Socket	AM4	G34
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 launched at $109 MSRP, while the Opteron 6238 debuted at $455. At current prices ($80 vs $118), the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 delivers 70.1 pts/$ vs 47.7 pts/$ for the Opteron 6238 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 the 38.1% better value option.