CPU
GPU
Xeon E3-1505L v6
Opteron 6378
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 E3-1505L v6 is positioned at rank 490 and the Opteron 6378 is on rank 57, so the Opteron 6378 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505L v6
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505L v6 | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505L v6 | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E3-1505L v6 and Opteron 6378
Xeon E3-1505L v6
The Xeon E3-1505L v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,882 points. Launch price was $433.
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 E3-1505L v6 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6378 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 — a 40% clock advantage for the Opteron 6378. The Xeon E3-1505L v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6378 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505L v6 scores 5,882 against the Opteron 6378's 5,889 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 6378. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505L v6 | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 16 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,882 | 5,889 |
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