Ryzen 7 5700X vs Opteron 6272

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 6272
2011
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
3.30
Ryzen 7 5700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.78
+408%

Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms Opteron 6272 by a whopping 408% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 6272 and Ryzen 7 5700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1591395
Place by popularitynot in top-10026
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.3541.26
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.7224.43
Architecture codenameInterlagos (2011−2012)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date14 November 2011 (13 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$325$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5700X has 2956% better value for money than Opteron 6272.

Detailed specifications

Opteron 6272 and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache768 KB (shared)64K (per core)
L2 cache8.00391 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size316 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors2,400 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 6272 and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 configuration21
SocketG34AM4
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 6272 and Ryzen 7 5700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 6272 and Ryzen 7 5700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 6272 and Ryzen 7 5700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 6272 and Ryzen 7 5700X.

PCIe version2.04.0
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 6272 3.30
Ryzen 7 5700X 16.78
+408%

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 6272 5240
Ryzen 7 5700X 26649
+409%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.30 16.78
Recency 14 November 2011 4 April 2022
Physical cores 16 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 65 Watt

Opteron 6272 has 100% more physical cores.

Ryzen 7 5700X, on the other hand, has a 408.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 76.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6272 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 6272 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 6272 and Ryzen 7 5700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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