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AMD Opteron 3250 HE

Explore AMD Opteron 3250 HE technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 3250 HE is a Server processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2061 and a single-thread rating of 1003. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

CPU Mark2,061
2 samples
Single Thread1,003
Overall rank#3,801
of 6,054
Reference price$99.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.9Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 3250 HE is a Server processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2061 and a single-thread rating of 1003. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 3250 HE is a Server released in 2019. Recorded specifications include up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 2,061 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 2,061 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,003 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 45 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Opteron 3250 HE specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 2,061 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 3250 HE good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Opteron 3250 HE?

Start with AM3 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Opteron 3250 HE use?

The recorded reference TDP is 45 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Opteron 2386 SEAMD2,074 points
02AMD Opteron 3250 HEThis CPU2,061 points
03AMD Opteron 4162 EEAMD2,058 points
04Intel Xeon X3230 @ 2.66GHzIntel2,052 points
05Intel Xeon E5420 @ 2.50GHzIntel2,044 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon X3230 @ 2.66GHzIntel1,091 points
02Intel Xeon E5420 @ 2.50GHzIntel1,063 points
03AMD Opteron 3250 HEThis CPU1,003 points
04AMD Opteron 4162 EEAMD382 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Opteron 4162 EEAMD58.8 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 3250 HEThis CPU45.8 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon E5420 @ 2.50GHzIntel25.6 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon X3230 @ 2.66GHzIntel21.6 Mark/W
05AMD Opteron 2386 SEAMD19.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
1,003.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2019
SocketAM3
Cores / threads4 / —
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP45 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 16 KB
L1D4 x 64 KB
L24 x 2048 KB
L34 MB