Core i3-6098P
VS
Opteron 4334

Core i3-6098P vs Opteron 4334

Intel

Core i3-6098P

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015
VS
AMD

Opteron 4334

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.5 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. The Core i3-6098P is positioned at rank 550 and the Opteron 4334 is on rank 90, so the Opteron 4334 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i3-6098P

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
9168%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
8663%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
6290%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1895%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1501%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1313%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
752%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
742%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
676%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
676%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
668%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
650%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
641%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
639%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
633%
#274
Ryzen 7 1800X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
96%
#379
Core i9-9940X
MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850
97%
#380
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836
96%
#381
Ryzen Embedded V1756B
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
95%
#550
Core i3-6098P
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#551
Core i7-7800X
MSRP: $383|Avg: $254
100%
#552
Core i3-7101TE
MSRP: $117|Avg: $60
99%
#555
FX-8320E
MSRP: $147|Avg: $60
99%
#556
Pentium G3260
MSRP: $64|Avg: $21
97%
#561
Athlon II X2 220
MSRP: $32|Avg: $10
96%
#563
Athlon X4 840
MSRP: $102|Avg: $25
96%
#564
Athlon 5350
MSRP: $55|Avg: $15
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4334

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
2105%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
397%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
353%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
273%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
88%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
85%
#90
Opteron 4334
MSRP: $204|Avg: $130
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Opteron 4334 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-6098P is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i3-6098POpteron 4334
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($59)
⚠️ Higher cost ($130)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-6098P stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 55% cheaper ($59 vs $130) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightCore i3-6098POpteron 4334
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+122%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($59)
⚠️ Higher cost ($130)

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 i3-6098P and Opteron 4334

Intel

Core i3-6098P

The Core i3-6098P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 December 2015 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,978 points. Launch price was $117.

AMD

Opteron 4334

The Opteron 4334 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,949 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Core i3-6098P packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 4334 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Opteron 4334 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-6098P versus 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 4334 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-6098P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i3-6098P uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 4334 uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6098P scores 3,978 against the Opteron 4334's 3,949 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-6098P. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6098P vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4334.

FeatureCore i3-6098POpteron 4334
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
6 / 6+200%
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz+3%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+16%
3.1 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
8192 kB (total)+167%
L2 Cache
512 kB
6144 kB+1100%
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Skylake (2015−2016)
Seoul (2012)
PassMark
3,978
3,949
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-6098P uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 4334 uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i3-6098POpteron 4334
Socket
LGA1151
C32
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
2133
Max RAM Capacity
64
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-6098P) / not specified (Opteron 4334). The Core i3-6098P includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 510), while the Opteron 4334 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCore i3-6098POpteron 4334
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 510
Virtualization
true
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Value Analysis

The Core i3-6098P launched at $117 MSRP, while the Opteron 4334 debuted at $204. At current prices ($59 vs $130), the Core i3-6098P is $71 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-6098P delivers 67.4 pts/$ vs 30.4 pts/$ for the Opteron 4334 — making the Core i3-6098P the 75.8% better value option.

FeatureCore i3-6098POpteron 4334
MSRP
$117-43%
$204
Avg Price (30d)
$59-55%
$130
Performance per Dollar
67.4+122%
30.4
Release Date
2015
2012