AMD Opteron 6176 vs AMD Opteron 6212

Comparative analysis of AMD Opteron 6176 and AMD Opteron 6212 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD Opteron 6176

AMD Opteron 6212

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Opteron 6176

4 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 8
4 more threads: 12 vs 8
4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later

Number of cores	12 vs 8
Number of threads	12 vs 8
L1 cache	1536 KB vs 384 KB

Reasons to consider the AMD Opteron 6212

Around 4% higher maximum core temperature: 71.70°C vs 69°C
Around 33% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later

Maximum core temperature	71.70°C vs 69°C
L2 cache	8 MB vs 6 MB
L3 cache	16 MB vs 12 MB

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Opteron 6176
CPU 2: AMD Opteron 6212

Name	AMD Opteron 6176	AMD Opteron 6212
PassMark - Single thread mark		962
PassMark - CPU mark		3973

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Opteron 6176	AMD Opteron 6212
Essentials
Family	AMD Opteron	AMD Opteron
OPN PIB	OS6176WKTCEGOWOF
OPN Tray	OS6176WKTCEGO	OS6212WKT8GGU
Place in performance rating	not rated	2246
Series	AMD Opteron 6100 Series Processor	AMD Opteron 6200 Series Processor
Vertical segment	Server	Server
Performance
Base frequency	2.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
L1 cache	1536 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	6 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB
Maximum core temperature	69°C	71.70°C
Number of cores	12	8
Number of threads	12	8
Unlocked
Manufacturing process technology		32 nm
Maximum frequency		3.2 GHz
Memory
Supported memory frequency	1800 MHz	2000 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR3
Compatibility
Sockets supported	G34	G34
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	115 Watt	115 Watt