FX-6350 vs Opteron 6380

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 6380
2012
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
4.21
+45.7%
FX-6350
2013
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.89

Opteron 6380 outperforms FX-6350 by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 6380 and FX-6350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13731658
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.59no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.462.19
Architecture codenameAbu Dhabi (2012)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date5 November 2012 (12 years ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,150no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Opteron 6380 and FX-6350 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads166
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache768 KBno data
L2 cache16 MB6144 KB
L3 cache8 MB (per die)no data
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors2,400 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.25 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 6380 and FX-6350 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
SocketG34AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 6380 and FX-6350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 6380 and FX-6350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 6380 and FX-6350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 6380 and FX-6350.

PCIe version2.0n/a

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 6380 4.21
+45.7%
FX-6350 2.89

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 6380 6687
+45.7%
FX-6350 4588

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Opteron 6380 415
FX-6350 482
+16.1%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Opteron 6380 3208
+110%
FX-6350 1525

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.21 2.89
Recency 5 November 2012 29 April 2013
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 16 6
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 125 Watt

Opteron 6380 has a 45.7% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and 8.7% lower power consumption.

FX-6350, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 months.

The Opteron 6380 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6350 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 6380 is a server/workstation processor while FX-6350 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 6380 and FX-6350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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