Ultra 9 285K vs Opteron 154

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 154
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 104 Watt
0.29
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.04
+14741%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Opteron 154 by a whopping 14741% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking312754
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.27
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.2632.56
Architecture codenameVenus (2004−2005)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date2 August 2005 (19 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores1 (Single-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Performance-coresno data8
Efficient-coresno data16
Threads124
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rateno data250 MHz
L1 cache128 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nm3 nm
Die size115 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors114 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket939FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)104 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR5-6400
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Opteron 154 0.29
Ultra 9 285K 43.04
+14741%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Opteron 154 457
Ultra 9 285K 68370
+14861%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.29 43.04
Recency 2 August 2005 24 October 2024
Physical cores 1 24
Threads 1 24
Chip lithography 90 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 104 Watt 125 Watt

Opteron 154 has 20.2% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 14741.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 19 years, 2300% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 2900% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 154 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 154 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 154 and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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