CPU
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Xeon E5-2620 v3
Opteron 6348
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 E5-2620 v3 is positioned at rank 643 and the Opteron 6348 is on rank 40, so the Opteron 6348 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2620 v3
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+253%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) |
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 E5-2620 v3 and Opteron 6348
Xeon E5-2620 v3
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,734 points. Launch price was $800.
Opteron 6348
The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 6348 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 6348 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2620 v3 scores 7,734 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 1.5% lead for the Opteron 6348. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 12+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+88% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 12 MB+4700% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 7,734 | 7,850+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2620 v3) / not specified (Opteron 6348). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2620 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Opteron 6348 debuted at $575. At current prices ($80 vs $287), the Xeon E5-2620 v3 is $207 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2620 v3 delivers 96.7 pts/$ vs 27.4 pts/$ for the Opteron 6348 — making the Xeon E5-2620 v3 the 111.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $417-27% | $575 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-72% | $287 |
| Performance per Dollar | 96.7+253% | 27.4 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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