Xeon 3.06 vs Opteron 148
Xeon 3.06
Opteron 148
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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. The Xeon 3.06 is positioned at rank 1015 and the Opteron 148 is on rank 754, so the Opteron 148 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3.06
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 148
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 3.06 | Opteron 148 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 3.06 | Opteron 148 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon 3.06 and Opteron 148
Xeon 3.06
The Xeon 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 535 points. Launch price was $800.
Opteron 148
The Opteron 148 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 548 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 3.06 and Opteron 148 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.07 GHz on the Xeon 3.06 versus 2.2 GHz on the Opteron 148 — a 33% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.06. The Xeon 3.06 uses the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Opteron 148 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 3.06 scores 535 against the Opteron 148's 548 — a 2.4% lead for the Opteron 148. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Xeon 3.06 vs 0 kB on the Opteron 148.
| Feature | Xeon 3.06 | Opteron 148 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.07 GHz+40% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Gallatin (2003−2004) | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) |
| PassMark | 535 | 548+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 3.06 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 148 uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 3.06 | Opteron 148 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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