Opteron 6274 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.39
+390%
Opteron 6274
2011
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
3.55

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X outperforms Opteron 6274 by a whopping 390% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Opteron 6274 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3581515
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.910.56
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency9.142.92
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Interlagos (2011−2012)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)14 November 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$909

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 777% better value for money than Opteron 6274.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Opteron 6274 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache1.5 MB768 KB (shared)
L2 cache8 MB8.00391 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size213 mm2316 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Number of transistors9600 Million2,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Opteron 6274 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2
SocketSP3r2G34
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt115 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Opteron 6274. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Opteron 6274 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Opteron 6274. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Opteron 6274.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes60no data

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 17.39
+390%
Opteron 6274 3.55

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 27623
+390%
Opteron 6274 5643

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.39 3.55
Recency 13 July 2017 14 November 2011
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 115 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 389.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

Opteron 6274, on the other hand, has 56.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6274 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop processor while Opteron 6274 is a server/workstation one.


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