Ryzen 7 9700X vs Opteron 6274

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 6274
2011
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
3.55
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.35
+558%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Opteron 6274 by a whopping 558% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 6274 and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1527222
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.5653.38
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.9233.98
Architecture codenameInterlagos (2011−2012)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date14 November 2011 (13 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$909$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 9700X has 9432% better value for money than Opteron 6274.

Detailed specifications

Opteron 6274 and Ryzen 7 9700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache768 KB (shared)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8.00391 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size316 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors2,400 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 6274 and Ryzen 7 9700X 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
SocketG34AM5
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 6274 and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 6274 and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 6274 and Ryzen 7 9700X. 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 dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 6274 and Ryzen 7 9700X.

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 6274 3.55
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.35
+558%

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 6274 5643
Ryzen 7 9700X 37084
+557%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.55 23.35
Recency 14 November 2011 8 August 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 65 Watt

Opteron 6274 has 100% more physical cores.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has a 557.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 76.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6274 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 6274 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 6274 and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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