Ryzen 9 7950X vs Opteron 6348

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 6348
2012
12 cores / 12 threads, 115 Watt
4.94
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46
+699%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Opteron 6348 by a whopping 699% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking123967
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.0721.97
Architecture codenameAbu Dhabi (2012)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date5 November 2012 (12 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed2.8 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache576 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (per die)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size315 mm2CCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors2,400 million13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 configuration41
SocketG34AM5
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 6348 4.94
Ryzen 9 7950X 39.46
+699%

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 6348 7850
Ryzen 9 7950X 62681
+698%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.94 39.46
Recency 5 November 2012 27 September 2022
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 170 Watt

Opteron 6348 has 47.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 698.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6348 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 6348 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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