Processor 300 vs Opteron 6274
Aggregate performance score
Processor 300 outperforms Opteron 6274 by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Opteron 6274 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1542 | 1327 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.55 | no data |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 2.92 | 9.35 |
| Architecture codename | Interlagos (2011−2012) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| Release date | 14 November 2011 (13 years ago) | 8 January 2024 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $909 | $82 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Opteron 6274 and Processor 300 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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 16 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 768 KB (shared) | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8.00391 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 316 mm2 | 163 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 2,400 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Opteron 6274 and Processor 300 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 configuration | 2 | 1 |
| Socket | G34 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 115 Watt | 46 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 6274 and Processor 300. 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 6274 and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 6274 and Processor 300 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 6274 and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 6274 and Processor 300.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.52 | 4.51 |
| Recency | 14 November 2011 | 8 January 2024 |
| Physical cores | 16 | 2 |
| Threads | 16 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 115 Watt | 46 Watt |
Opteron 6274 has 700% more physical cores and 300% more threads.
Processor 300, on the other hand, has a 28.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 150% lower power consumption.
The Processor 300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6274 in performance tests.
Be aware that Opteron 6274 is a server/workstation processor while Processor 300 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 6274 and Processor 300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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