Core i3-10105T
VS
Opteron 6348

Core i3-10105T vs Opteron 6348

Intel

Core i3-10105T

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Opteron 6348

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10105T

#288
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
34%
#288
Core i5-12500TE
MSRP: $225|Avg: $225
104%
#289
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
MSRP: $108|Avg: $70
103%
#290
Core i9-10900KF
MSRP: $509|Avg: $336
103%
#291
Core i9-7900X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $188
33%
#291
Core i9-14900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $577
103%
#292
Core i5-13500T
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
103%
#293
Core i3-10300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49
103%
#294
Core i9-10900F
MSRP: $464|Avg: $300
103%
#294
Core i9-7920X
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236
31%
#295
Core i9-7940X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275
28%
#295
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $429
103%
#296
Core i7-9700F
MSRP: $323|Avg: $200
103%
#297
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419
102%
#298
Core i9-7960X
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185
26%
#298
Core i5-9500F
MSRP: $187|Avg: $154
101%
#299
Core i9-11900KB
MSRP: $539|Avg: $350
101%
#299
Core i9-7980XE
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300
23%
#300
Core i7-10700F
MSRP: $310|Avg: $250
101%
#301
Core i7-10700T
MSRP: $355|Avg: $200
101%
#302
Core i7-6900K
MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089
21%
#302
Celeron G5920
MSRP: $52|Avg: $40
101%
#303
Core i7-5960X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $83
21%
#303
Core i3-10105T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $122
100%
#304
Core i7-6950X
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180
16%
#304
Celeron G5900
MSRP: $50|Avg: $42
100%
#305
Core 5 120
MSRP: $340|Avg: $340
99%
#306
Core i7-12700T
MSRP: $339|Avg: $337
98%
#307
Core 3 100HL
MSRP: $306|Avg: $280
98%
#308
Core i9-11900F
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87
96%
#309
Core i9-9900T
MSRP: $423|Avg: $215
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
1059%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
200%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
178%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
137%
#40
Opteron 6348
MSRP: $575|Avg: $287
100%
#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
95%
#44
Opteron 6281
MSRP: $988|Avg: $419
93%
#49
Xeon E5-4607 v2
MSRP: $42|Avg: $77
85%
#52
Opteron 6282 SE
MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770
81%
#53
Opteron 6276
MSRP: $788|Avg: $397
81%
#55
Opteron 6344
MSRP: $415|Avg: $49
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-10105T (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCore i3-10105TOpteron 6348
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($122)
⚠️ Higher cost ($287)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6348 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCore i3-10105TOpteron 6348
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+134%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($122)
⚠️ Higher cost ($287)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10105T and Opteron 6348

Intel

Core i3-10105T

The Core i3-10105T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,815 points. Launch price was $134.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

The Core i3-10105T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10105T versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-10105T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i3-10105T uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6348 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10105T scores 7,815 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6348. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105T vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348.

FeatureCore i3-10105TOpteron 6348
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz+15%
3.4 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz+7%
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)
8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
12 MB+4700%
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Comet Lake-R (2021)
Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark
7,815
7,850
Geekbench 6 Single
1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi
4,000
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10105T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i3-10105TOpteron 6348
Socket
LGA1200
G34
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-10105T) / not specified (Opteron 6348). The Core i3-10105T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Opteron 6348 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCore i3-10105TOpteron 6348
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 630
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes
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Value Analysis

The Core i3-10105T launched at $122 MSRP, while the Opteron 6348 debuted at $575. At current prices ($122 vs $287), the Core i3-10105T is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10105T delivers 64.1 pts/$ vs 27.4 pts/$ for the Opteron 6348 — making the Core i3-10105T the 80.3% better value option.

FeatureCore i3-10105TOpteron 6348
MSRP
$122-79%
$575
Avg Price (30d)
$122-57%
$287
Performance per Dollar
64.1+134%
27.4
Release Date
2021
2012