Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs Opteron 6238

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

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 2300U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Opteron 6238
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($118)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 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 2300U	Opteron 6238
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U Benchmark Check

Opteron 6238 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U and Opteron 6238

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 5,639 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 2300U 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 2300U versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6238 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6238 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U scores 5,639 against the Opteron 6238's 5,625 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6238.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Opteron 6238
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+300%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Interlagos (2011−2012)
PassMark	5,639	5,625

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6238 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.