Xeon E5-4620 vs Opteron 6380
Xeon E5-4620
Opteron 6380
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 E5-4620 is positioned at rank 1013 and the Opteron 6380 is on rank 803, so the Opteron 6380 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4620
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4620 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($111) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4620 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+263%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($111) |
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 E5-4620 and Opteron 6380
Xeon E5-4620
The Xeon E5-4620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,635 points. Launch price was $400.
Opteron 6380
The Opteron 6380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,687 points. Launch price was $1,150.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4620 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Opteron 6380 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6380 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6380 — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 6380 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-4620 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 6380 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4620 scores 6,635 against the Opteron 6380's 6,687 — a 0.8% lead for the Opteron 6380. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4620 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6380.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4620 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 16384 kB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,635 | 6,687 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 6380 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4620 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4620 launched at $2141 MSRP, while the Opteron 6380 debuted at $551. At current prices ($400 vs $111), the Opteron 6380 is $289 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4620 delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 60.2 pts/$ for the Opteron 6380 — making the Opteron 6380 the 113.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4620 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2141 | $551-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $111-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.6 | 60.2+263% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2012 |
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