Xeon X6550 vs Opteron 3320 EE
Xeon X6550
Opteron 3320 EE
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 X6550 is positioned at rank 879 and the Opteron 3320 EE is on rank 282, so the Opteron 3320 EE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X6550
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3320 EE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X6550 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X6550 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X6550 and Opteron 3320 EE
Xeon X6550
The Xeon X6550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,936 points. Launch price was $800.
Opteron 3320 EE
The Opteron 3320 EE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,918 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon X6550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Opteron 3320 EE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X6550 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X6550 versus 2.5 GHz on the Opteron 3320 EE — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 3320 EE (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Opteron 3320 EE is built on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X6550 scores 1,936 against the Opteron 3320 EE's 1,918 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon X6550. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X6550 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3320 EE.
| Feature | Xeon X6550 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+5% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB L3 Cache+125% | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 4096 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,936 | 1,918 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X6550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Opteron 3320 EE uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X6550 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X6550) / not specified (Opteron 3320 EE). Primary use case: Xeon X6550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X6550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X6550 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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