Xeon X5675 vs Opteron 6282 SE
Xeon X5675
Opteron 6282 SE
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 X5675 is positioned at rank 998 and the Opteron 6282 SE is on rank 52, so the Opteron 6282 SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5675
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6282 SE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5675 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($22) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($770) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5675 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3418%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($22) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($770) |
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 X5675 and Opteron 6282 SE
Xeon X5675
The Xeon X5675 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,418 points. Launch price was $162.
Opteron 6282 SE
The Opteron 6282 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 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): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,385 points. Launch price was $1,090.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5675 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Opteron 6282 SE offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6282 SE has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5675 versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6282 SE — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5675 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon X5675 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 6282 SE uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5675 scores 6,418 against the Opteron 6282 SE's 6,385 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon X5675. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5675 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6282 SE.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 16+167% |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz+5% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+18% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 6,418 | 6,385 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5675 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 6282 SE uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5675) / not specified (Opteron 6282 SE). Primary use case: Xeon X5675 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5675 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5675 launched at $1440 MSRP, while the Opteron 6282 SE debuted at $1019. At current prices ($22 vs $770), the Xeon X5675 is $748 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5675 delivers 291.7 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the Opteron 6282 SE — making the Xeon X5675 the 188.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Opteron 6282 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1440 | $1019-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $22-97% | $770 |
| Performance per Dollar | 291.7+3414% | 8.3 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2011 |
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