Ultra 7 265KF vs Opteron 6272

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 6272
2011
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
3.30
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.07
+1023%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Opteron 6272 by a whopping 1023% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking159189
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.3597.72
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.7228.07
Architecture codenameInterlagos (2011−2012)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date14 November 2011 (13 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$325$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265KF has 7139% better value for money than Opteron 6272.

Detailed specifications

Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache768 KB (shared)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache8.00391 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size316 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors2,400 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 configuration21
SocketG341851
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 6272 3.30
Ultra 7 265KF 37.07
+1023%

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 6272 5240
Ultra 7 265KF 58883
+1024%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.30 37.07
Recency 14 November 2011 24 October 2024
Physical cores 16 20
Threads 16 20
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 125 Watt

Opteron 6272 has 8.7% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 1023.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and a 966.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6272 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 6272 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 265KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 6272 and Core Ultra 7 265KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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