CPU
GPU
Core i3-6100
Opteron 4376 HE
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 i3-6100 is positioned at rank 548 and the Opteron 4376 HE is on rank 80, so the Opteron 4376 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6100
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4376 HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-6100 | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-6100 | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 i3-6100 and Opteron 4376 HE
Core i3-6100
The Core i3-6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,270 points. Launch price was $117.
Opteron 4376 HE
The Opteron 4376 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,318 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-6100 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 4376 HE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4376 HE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100 versus 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 4376 HE — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-6100 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-6100 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 4376 HE uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6100 scores 4,270 against the Opteron 4376 HE's 4,318 — a 1.1% lead for the Opteron 4376 HE. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-6100 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4376 HE.
| Feature | Core i3-6100 | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 8+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8192 kB+3100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Seoul (2012) |
| PassMark | 4,270 | 4,318+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-6100 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 4376 HE uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-6100 | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | C32 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6100) / not specified (Opteron 4376 HE). The Core i3-6100 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Opteron 4376 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6100 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-6100 | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 530 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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