
Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs Opteron 3365

Xeon E5-1607 v2

Opteron 3365
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 E5-1607 v2 is positioned at rank 676 and the Opteron 3365 is on rank 83, so the Opteron 3365 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v2
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3365
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ 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 E5-1607 v2 and Opteron 3365

Xeon E5-1607 v2
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,141 points. Launch price was $800.

Opteron 3365
The Opteron 3365 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,125 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 3365 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3365 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 3365 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 3365 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 3365 uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v2 scores 4,141 against the Opteron 3365's 4,125 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-1607 v2. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 3365.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+25% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,141 | 4,125 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3365 uses AM3+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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