Ryzen Embedded R2312 vs Opteron 6212

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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 Embedded R2312

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

146%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

141%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

138%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

135%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

131%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

131%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

125%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

124%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

123%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

115%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

108%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

106%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

106%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

105%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

102%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

99%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

97%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

90%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

84%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

78%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

75%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

53%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6212

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

2092%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

395%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

351%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

271%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

99%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

88%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

85%

#88

Opteron 6212

MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A

100%

#90

Opteron 4334

MSRP: $204|Avg: $130

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen Embedded R2312 (2022) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded R2312	Opteron 6212
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($266)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6212 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded R2312	Opteron 6212
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+76%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($266)

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 Embedded R2312 and Opteron 6212

Ryzen Embedded R2312

The Ryzen Embedded R2312 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 June 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,952 points. Launch price was $69.

Opteron 6212

The Opteron 6212 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 8 cores and 8 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: 3,973 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Embedded R2312 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6212 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6212 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2312 versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6212 — a 9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R2312 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Opteron 6212 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2312 scores 3,952 against the Opteron 6212's 3,973 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 6212. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2312 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6212.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded R2312	Opteron 6212
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	8 / 8+300%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+9%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+4%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+300%
Process	12 nm-63%	32 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Interlagos (2011−2012)
PassMark	3,952	3,973

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6212 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.