CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2673 V3
Opteron 6278
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
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2673 V3
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6278
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2673 V3 | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2673 V3 | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2673 V3 and Opteron 6278
Xeon E5-2673 V3
The Xeon E5-2673 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,899 points. Launch price was $800.
Opteron 6278
The Opteron 6278 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,733 points. Launch price was $988.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2673 V3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Opteron 6278 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6278 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 V3 versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6278 — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 6278 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2673 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 6278 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2673 V3 scores 13,899 against the Opteron 6278's 13,733 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 V3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2673 V3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6278.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2673 V3 | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+275% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 13,899+1% | 13,733 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2673 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6278 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2673 V3 | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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