Xeon E3-1286 v3 vs Opteron 6348

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1286 v3

4 / 8

7,879

+0.4%

7,850

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 E3-1286 v3 is positioned at rank 379 and the Opteron 6348 is on rank 40, so the Opteron 6348 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1286 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5275%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

98%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

996%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

885%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

684%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

100%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

99%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

97%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

96%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

96%

#379

Xeon E3-1286 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1059%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

200%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

178%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

137%

#40

Opteron 6348

MSRP: $575|Avg: $287

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

95%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

93%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

85%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

81%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

81%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1286 v3 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Opteron 6348
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6348 ($287), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($287 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Opteron 6348
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Opteron 6348

Xeon E3-1286 v3

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1286 v3 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Opteron 6348 is built on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1286 v3 scores 7,879 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1286 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348.

Feature	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Opteron 6348
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+21%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+32%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	12 MB
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	7,879	7,850

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.