Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs Opteron 4386
Xeon E5-2407 v2
Opteron 4386
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 E5-2407 v2 is positioned at rank 774 and the Opteron 4386 is on rank 945, so the Xeon E5-2407 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4386
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1077%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) |
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 E5-2407 v2 and Opteron 4386
Xeon E5-2407 v2
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.
Opteron 4386
The Opteron 4386 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,273 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 4386 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4386 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 4386 — a 45.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 4386 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 4386 uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2407 v2 scores 3,272 against the Opteron 4386's 3,273 — a 0% lead for the Opteron 4386. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4386.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+58% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+25% | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 8192 kB+3100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Seoul (2012) |
| PassMark | 3,272 | 3,273 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 4386 uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | C32 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 42 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2407 v2) / AMD-V (Opteron 4386). Primary use case: Opteron 4386 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Opteron 4386 debuted at $459. At current prices ($39 vs $459), the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is $420 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2407 v2 delivers 83.9 pts/$ vs 7.1 pts/$ for the Opteron 4386 — making the Xeon E5-2407 v2 the 168.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-46% | $459 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39-92% | $459 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.9+1082% | 7.1 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2012 |
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