Xeon E3-1225 v3 vs Opteron 6328
Xeon E3-1225 v3
Opteron 6328
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1225 v3 is positioned at rank 575 and the Opteron 6328 is on rank 64, so the Opteron 6328 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225 v3
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6328
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($29) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+45%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($29) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 E3-1225 v3 and Opteron 6328
Xeon E3-1225 v3
The Xeon E3-1225 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,324 points. Launch price was $384.
Opteron 6328
The Opteron 6328 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 5,306 points. Launch price was $575.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1225 v3 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6328 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6328 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 v3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 6328 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Opteron 6328 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1225 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 6328 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1225 v3 scores 5,324 against the Opteron 6328's 5,306 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v3. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1225 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6328.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,324 | 5,306 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,108 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,324 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1225 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6328 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1225 v3) / not specified (Opteron 6328). The Xeon E3-1225 v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Opteron 6328 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1225 v3 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1225 v3 rivals Core i5-4570.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics P4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1225 v3 launched at $224 MSRP, while the Opteron 6328 debuted at $575. At current prices ($29 vs $42), the Xeon E3-1225 v3 is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1225 v3 delivers 183.6 pts/$ vs 126.3 pts/$ for the Opteron 6328 — making the Xeon E3-1225 v3 the 36.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $224-61% | $575 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $29-31% | $42 |
| Performance per Dollar | 183.6+45% | 126.3 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2012 |
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