Xeon Gold 6348H
VS
Opteron 6344

Xeon Gold 6348H vs Opteron 6344

Intel

Xeon Gold 6348H

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Opteron 6344

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

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 6348H is positioned at rank 483 and the Opteron 6344 is on rank 55, so the Opteron 6344 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348H

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6965%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1315%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1168%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
903%
#305
Xeon w7-2475X
MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544
100%
#307
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
98%
#308
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100
98%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
97%
#483
Xeon Gold 6348H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#492
Xeon W-2223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $330
98%
#496
Xeon E3-1280 v3
MSRP: $250|Avg: $44
97%
#497
Xeon W-2123
MSRP: $294|Avg: $342
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6344

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
1370%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
259%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
230%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
177%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
96%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
83%
#55
Opteron 6344
MSRP: $415|Avg: $49
100%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
79%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
79%
#60
Opteron 6274
MSRP: $639|Avg: $80
93%
#61
Opteron 6238
MSRP: $455|Avg: $118
93%
#63
Opteron 6376
MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A
92%
#64
Opteron 6328
MSRP: $575|Avg: $42
87%
#65
Opteron 6272
MSRP: $523|Avg: $50
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Gold 6348H (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4 RDIMM, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon Gold 6348HOpteron 6344
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($49)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6344 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon Gold 6348HOpteron 6344
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($49)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 6348H and Opteron 6344

Intel

Xeon Gold 6348H

The Xeon Gold 6348H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 RDIMM. Passmark benchmark score: 5,967 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

Opteron 6344

The Opteron 6344 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 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 6,069 points. Launch price was $415.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6348H packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Opteron 6344 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348H has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348H versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6344 — a 27% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6348H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6348H uses the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6344 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6348H scores 5,967 against the Opteron 6344's 6,069 — a 1.7% lead for the Opteron 6344. L3 cache: 33 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348H vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6344.

FeatureXeon Gold 6348HOpteron 6344
Cores / Threads
24 / 48+100%
12 / 12
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz+31%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
2.6 GHz+13%
L3 Cache
33 MB (total)+313%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per module)+100%
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Cooper Lake-SP (2021)
Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark
5,967
6,069+2%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6348H uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Opteron 6344 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Gold 6348HOpteron 6344
Socket
LGA4189
G34
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+100%
PCIe 2.0