Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs Opteron 6380

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

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

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 5 PRO 2500U Benchmark Check

Opteron 6380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Opteron 6380
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	16 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	16 MB+3100%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	6,606	6,687+1%

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Memory & Platform

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