Core i3-14100T vs Opteron 6278
Core i3-14100T
Opteron 6278
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-14100T
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6278
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-14100T | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-14100T | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 i3-14100T and Opteron 6278
Core i3-14100T
The Core i3-14100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,731 points. Launch price was $134.
Opteron 6278
The Opteron 6278 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,733 points. Launch price was $988.
Processing Power
The Core i3-14100T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6278 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6278 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-14100T versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6278 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-14100T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Opteron 6278 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100T scores 13,731 against the Opteron 6278's 13,733 — a 0% lead for the Opteron 6278. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100T vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6278.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+33% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+60% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 13,731 | 13,733 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-14100T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Opteron 6278 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-14100T) / not specified (Opteron 6278). The Core i3-14100T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Opteron 6278 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-14100T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Opteron 6278 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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