Opteron 6348 vs Ryzen 7 3750H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Opteron 6348

2012

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,850 vs 7,990).
❌Launch MSRP is still $575 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Opteron 6348, which brings 12 cores / 12 threads.

Opteron 6348

2012

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 12 threads.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,850 vs 7,990).
❌Launch MSRP is still $575 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Opteron 6348, which brings 12 cores / 12 threads.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3750H better than Opteron 6348?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Opteron 6348 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 3750H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3750H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.0% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3750H is the better fit. You are getting 1.8% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 3750H is still the faster CPU overall, but Opteron 6348 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 3750H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $575 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Opteron 6348 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (13.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 3750H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2012) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 12/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Opteron 6348 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Opteron 6348	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	161 FPS	169 FPS
medium	139 FPS	150 FPS
high	111 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	142 FPS
medium	114 FPS	121 FPS
high	89 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	67 FPS
medium	56 FPS	61 FPS
high	44 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Opteron 6348	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	196 FPS	200 FPS
medium	193 FPS	179 FPS
high	180 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	178 FPS
medium	169 FPS	153 FPS
high	157 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	132 FPS
medium	141 FPS	115 FPS
high	122 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Opteron 6348	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	196 FPS	200 FPS
medium	196 FPS	200 FPS
high	196 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	196 FPS	200 FPS
medium	196 FPS	200 FPS
high	196 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	196 FPS	200 FPS
medium	196 FPS	200 FPS
high	196 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	200 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Opteron 6348	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	196 FPS	200 FPS
medium	196 FPS	200 FPS
high	196 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	196 FPS	200 FPS
medium	196 FPS	200 FPS
high	196 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	196 FPS	200 FPS
medium	196 FPS	200 FPS
high	196 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6348 and Ryzen 7 3750H

Opteron 6348

The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3750H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Opteron 6348 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Opteron 6348	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+22%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB+2300%	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	12 nm-63%
Architecture	Abu Dhabi (2012)	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark	7,850	7,990+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.