Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Opteron 6348
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Opteron 6348
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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 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($287) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+227%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($287) |
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 6348
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 6348
The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 38.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Opteron 6348 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 125.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+47% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+57% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+1100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 12 MB+1100% |
| Process | 5 nm-84% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 34,293+337% | 7,850 |
| 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 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | G34 |
| 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 6348). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Opteron 6348 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 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Opteron 6348 debuted at $575. At current prices ($384 vs $287), the Opteron 6348 is $97 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 27.4 pts/$ for the Opteron 6348 — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 106.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-22% | $575 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $384 | $287-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.3+226% | 27.4 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2012 |
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