AMD Opteron 6308 vs Intel Xeon E7-2860
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Summary
About the AMD Opteron 6308 CPU
The AMD Opteron 6308 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q4 2012 with a suggested retail price of $501. It is part of AMD's Opteron lineup, which is based on the Abu Dhabi microarchitecture. The Opteron 6308 is compatible with AMD Socket G34 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process.
Memory and Cache
The Opteron 6308 supports DDR3 memory and features a quad-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 4 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Opteron 6308 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Opteron 6308 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.5 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.
Integrated Graphics
The Opteron 6308 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.
About the Intel Xeon E7-2860 CPU
The Intel Xeon E7-2860 is an end-of-life 10-core (20-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q2 2011 with a suggested retail price of $3,670. It is part of Intel's Xeon E7 lineup, which is based on the Westmere-EX microarchitecture. The E7-2860 is compatible with Intel Socket 1567 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process.
Memory and Cache
The Xeon E7-2860 supports DDR3 memory and features a quad-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 4 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E7-2860 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 24 MB.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Xeon E7-2860 features 10 total cores which can process 20 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 2.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.
Integrated Graphics
The Xeon E7-2860 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.
General Info
General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Opteron 6308 | Xeon E7-2860 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Opteron | Xeon E7 |
| Market Segment | Server | Server |
| Release Date | Q4 2012 | Q2 2011 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $501 | $3,670 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Benchmark Performance
Technical Specs
Manufacturing Details
Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.
| Spec | Opteron 6308 | Xeon E7-2860 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |
| Process Size | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Transistors | 2,400 million | 2,600 million |
Architecture
CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.
| Spec | Opteron 6308 | Xeon E7-2860 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Opteron | Xeon E7 |
| Microarchitecture | Abu Dhabi | Westmere-EX |
| Codename | Abu Dhabi | Westmere-EX |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Channels | Quad-channel | Quad-channel |
| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.
| Spec | Opteron 6308 | Xeon E7-2860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10 |
| Threads | 4 | 20 |
| Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Turbo Clock | -- | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 200 MHz | 133 MHz |
| Multiplier | 17.5x | 17.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |
Cache
CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.
| Spec | Opteron 6308 | Xeon E7-2860 |
|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 256 KB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB |
Compatibility & Power Consumption
Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.
| Spec | Opteron 6308 | Xeon E7-2860 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket G34 | Intel Socket 1567 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 | -- |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 115 W | 130 W |
| Tcase Max | 74 °C | 69 °C |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | Opteron 6308 | Xeon E7-2860 |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, CLMUL, AVX 1.1, XOP, BMI1, TBM, FMA3, FMA4, CVT16, AMD-P 2.0, Turbo Core 2.0, HT 3.0, F16C | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel 64, HTT, EIST, XD-Bit, VT-x, VT-c, VT-d, EPT, TXT, AES-NI, DDDC, TBT 1.0 |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.