Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Opteron 152
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Opteron 152
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 152
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Venus (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7 7800X3D and Opteron 152
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Opteron 152
The Opteron 152 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Venus (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 104 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 620 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Opteron 152 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 2.6 GHz on the Opteron 152 — a 63.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Opteron 152 uses Venus (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Opteron 152's 620 — a 192.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 0 kB on the Opteron 152.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+700% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+92% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+69% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB |
| Process | 5 nm-94% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Venus (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 34,293+5431% | 620 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Opteron 152 uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) / not specified (Opteron 152). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Opteron 152 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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