Xeon Silver 4215 vs Opteron 6278
Xeon Silver 4215
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4215
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6278
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4215 | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4215 | 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 Silver 4215 and Opteron 6278
Xeon Silver 4215
The Xeon Silver 4215 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,728 points. Launch price was $794.
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 Silver 4215 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Opteron 6278 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6278 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4215 versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6278 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4215 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4215 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6278 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4215 scores 13,728 against the Opteron 6278's 13,733 — a 0% lead for the Opteron 6278. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4215 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6278.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4215 | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB+38% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB (per module) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 13,728 | 13,733 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4215 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6278 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4215 | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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