Xeon E5-1607 vs Opteron 3280
Xeon E5-1607
Opteron 3280
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 is positioned at rank 638 and the Opteron 3280 is on rank 93, so the Opteron 3280 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
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3280
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 | Opteron 3280 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zurich (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 | Opteron 3280 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-1607 and Opteron 3280
Xeon E5-1607
The Xeon E5-1607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 3,788 points. Launch price was $800.
Opteron 3280
The Opteron 3280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zurich (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,783 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 3280 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3280 has 4 more cores. The Opteron 3280 is built on the Zurich (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 scores 3,788 against the Opteron 3280's 3,783 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1607. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 3280.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 | Opteron 3280 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB+25% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 8 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Zurich (2012) |
| PassMark | 3,788 | 3,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 3280 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 | Opteron 3280 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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