Xeon 3.20 vs Opteron 248
Xeon 3.20
Opteron 248
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 3.20 is positioned at rank 1030 and the Opteron 248 is on rank 726, so the Opteron 248 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3.20
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 248
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 3.20 | Opteron 248 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 3.20 | Opteron 248 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 Xeon 3.20 and Opteron 248
Xeon 3.20
The Xeon 3.20 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: 3.2 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: 575 points. Launch price was $800.
Opteron 248
The Opteron 248 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Novembro 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 585 points. Launch price was $12.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 3.20 and Opteron 248 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 3.20 versus 2.2 GHz on the Opteron 248 — a 37% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.20. The Xeon 3.20 uses the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Opteron 248 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 3.20 scores 575 against the Opteron 248's 585 — a 1.7% lead for the Opteron 248. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Xeon 3.20 vs 0 kB on the Opteron 248.
| Feature | Xeon 3.20 | Opteron 248 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 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 | 575 | 585+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 3.20 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 248 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 3.20 | Opteron 248 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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