Opteron 6386 SE vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
95.04
+1721%
Opteron 6386 SE
2012
16 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
5.22

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms Opteron 6386 SE by a whopping 1721% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Opteron 6386 SE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21196
Place by popularity3not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.240.47
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency25.683.53
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Abu Dhabi (2012)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)5 November 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9,999$2,408

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 589% better value for money than Opteron 6386 SE.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Opteron 6386 SE 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 cores9616 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads19216
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)768 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache384 MB (shared)8 MB (per die)
Chip lithography5 nm32 nm
Die sizeCompute Die (CCD) Size 71 mm2, I/O Die (IOD) Size 388 mm2 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors78,840 million2,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Opteron 6386 SE 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 configuration14
SocketsTR5G34
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Opteron 6386 SE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Opteron 6386 SE are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Opteron 6386 SE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Opteron 6386 SE.

PCIe version5.02.0
PCI Express lanes128no data

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 95.04
+1721%
Opteron 6386 SE 5.22

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 150973
+1721%
Opteron 6386 SE 8291

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 95.04 5.22
Recency 19 October 2023 5 November 2012
Physical cores 96 16
Threads 192 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 140 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has a 1720.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

Opteron 6386 SE, on the other hand, has 150% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6386 SE in performance tests.


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