Xeon Gold 6230N vs Opteron 3365
Xeon Gold 6230N
Opteron 3365
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 Gold 6230N is positioned at rank 614 and the Opteron 3365 is on rank 83, so the Opteron 3365 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3365
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6230N | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6230N | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 6230N and Opteron 3365
Xeon Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Opteron 3365
The Opteron 3365 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,125 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6230N packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Opteron 3365 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 3365 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6230N (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6230N uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 3365 uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6230N scores 4,175 against the Opteron 3365's 4,125 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230N. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 3365.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230N | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+244% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+400% | 4 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,175+1% | 4,125 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6230N uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3365 uses AM3+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230N | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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