Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Opteron 3260 HE

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 3260 HE
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.44
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.28
+1031%

Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms Opteron 3260 HE by a whopping 1031% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 3260 HE and Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2192410
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.6139.68
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.0323.70
Architecture codenameZurich (2012)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date20 March 2012 (12 years ago)30 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$125$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 6405% better value for money than Opteron 3260 HE.

Detailed specifications

Opteron 3260 HE and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache192 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size315 mm271 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million11,270 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 3260 HE and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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
SocketAM3+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 3260 HE and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 3260 HE and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 3260 HE and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 3260 HE and Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

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 3260 HE 1.44
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 16.28
+1031%

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 3260 HE 2283
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 25867
+1033%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.44 16.28
Recency 20 March 2012 30 August 2024
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

Opteron 3260 HE has 44.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D, on the other hand, has a 1030.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 3260 HE in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 3260 HE is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 3260 HE and Ryzen 5 7600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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