Xeon X5698 vs Opteron 3365

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 3365
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
2.58
+18.9%
Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.17

Opteron 3365 outperforms Xeon X5698 by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 3365 and Xeon X5698 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17391857
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency3.761.58
Architecture codenameDelhi (2012−2013)Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Release dateJune 2013 (11 years ago)14 February 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Opteron 3365 and Xeon X5698 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache384 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12288 KB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2239 mm2
Number of transistors1,200 million1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 3365 and Xeon X5698 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 configuration12
SocketAM3+1366
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 3365 and Xeon X5698. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Security technologies

Opteron 3365 and Xeon X5698 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 3365 and Xeon X5698 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 3365 and Xeon X5698. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 3365 and Xeon X5698.

PCIe version2.02.0

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 3365 2.58
+18.9%
Xeon X5698 2.17

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 3365 4105
+19.1%
Xeon X5698 3447

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.58 2.17
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

Opteron 3365 has a 18.9% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Opteron 3365 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5698 in performance tests.


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