Xeon E5-1607 v2
VS
Opteron 3365

Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs Opteron 3365

Intel

Xeon E5-1607 v2

4 Cores4 Thrd130 WWMax: 3 GHz2013
VS
AMD

Opteron 3365

8 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

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.

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 E5-1607 v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
12550%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
2370%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2105%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1626%
#398
Xeon w9-3595X
MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000
100%
#399
Xeon W-3365
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
99%
#400
EPYC 7713P
MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443
98%
#401
Xeon W-2145
MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145
98%
#402
EPYC 9475F
MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592
97%
#403
Xeon Gold 6554S
MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836
97%
#676
Xeon E5-1607 v2
MSRP: $250|Avg: $68
100%
#678
Xeon W5590
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
100%
#683
Xeon E5-1603 v3
MSRP: $273|Avg: $40
99%
#684
Xeon E3-1270
MSRP: $330|Avg: $178
98%
#691
Xeon E5-1650 v2
MSRP: $583|Avg: $60
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3365

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
2015%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
380%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
338%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
261%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
99%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
98%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
96%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
84%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
82%
#83
Opteron 3365
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#85
Opteron 6234
MSRP: $377|Avg: $141
99%
#86
Xeon E7330
MSRP: $64|Avg: $60
98%
#88
Opteron 6212
MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A
96%
#90
Opteron 4334
MSRP: $204|Avg: $130
96%
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 ($68) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1607 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E5-1607 v2Opteron 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

The Opteron 3365 ($0), 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 ($68 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E5-1607 v2Opteron 3365
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($68)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1607 v2 and Opteron 3365

Intel

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureXeon E5-1607 v2Opteron 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
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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.

FeatureXeon E5-1607 v2Opteron 3365
Socket
LGA2011
AM3+
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0