Xeon X7550 vs Opteron 6348
Xeon X7550
Opteron 6348
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 X7550 is positioned at rank 985 and the Opteron 6348 is on rank 40, so the Opteron 6348 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7550
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7550 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($287) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7550 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+386%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($287) |
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 X7550 and Opteron 6348
Xeon X7550
The Xeon X7550 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. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 7,873 points. Launch price was $800.
Opteron 6348
The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 6348 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Opteron 6348 is built on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7550 scores 7,873 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X7550. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB L3 Cache+125% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 12 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 7,873 | 7,850 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7550) / not specified (Opteron 6348). Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X7550 launched at $1500 MSRP, while the Opteron 6348 debuted at $575. At current prices ($1400 vs $287), the Opteron 6348 is $1113 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X7550 delivers 5.6 pts/$ vs 27.4 pts/$ for the Opteron 6348 — making the Opteron 6348 the 131.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500 | $575-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1400 | $287-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 27.4+389% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2012 |
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