Xeon E-2314 vs Opteron 6348
Xeon E-2314
Opteron 6348
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 E-2314 is positioned at rank 383 and the Opteron 6348 is on rank 40, so the Opteron 6348 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2314
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2314 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2314 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 Xeon E-2314 and Opteron 6348
Xeon E-2314
The Xeon E-2314 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,779 points. Launch price was $800.
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 Xeon E-2314 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2314 versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 27.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2314 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2314 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6348 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2314 scores 7,779 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 0.9% lead for the Opteron 6348. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2314 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 12 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+32% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 12 MB+2300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 7,779 | 7,850 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2314 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Opteron 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2314 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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