Xeon E-2104G vs Opteron 6378
Xeon E-2104G
Opteron 6378
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E-2104G is positioned at rank 476 and the Opteron 6378 is on rank 57, so the Opteron 6378 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ 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 E-2104G and Opteron 6378
Xeon E-2104G
The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.
Opteron 6378
The Opteron 6378 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,889 points. Launch price was $396.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2104G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6378 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 6378 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2104G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6378 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2104G scores 5,858 against the Opteron 6378's 5,889 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 6378. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,858 | 5,889 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2104G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6378 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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