Core i3-8100T vs Opteron 6328
Core i3-8100T
Opteron 6328
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8100T
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6328
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-8100T | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($59) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-8100T | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+42%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($59) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
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 i3-8100T and Opteron 6328
Core i3-8100T
The Core i3-8100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,257 points. Launch price was $117.
Opteron 6328
The Opteron 6328 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 5,306 points. Launch price was $575.
Processing Power
The Core i3-8100T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6328 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6328 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-8100T versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 6328 — a 20.3% clock advantage for the Opteron 6328 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-8100T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6328 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8100T scores 5,257 against the Opteron 6328's 5,306 — a 0.9% lead for the Opteron 6328. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-8100T vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6328.
| Feature | Core i3-8100T | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,257 | 5,306 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-8100T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6328 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-8100T | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8100T) / not specified (Opteron 6328). The Core i3-8100T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Opteron 6328 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8100T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-8100T | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-8100T launched at $117 MSRP, while the Opteron 6328 debuted at $575. At current prices ($59 vs $42), the Opteron 6328 is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-8100T delivers 89.1 pts/$ vs 126.3 pts/$ for the Opteron 6328 — making the Opteron 6328 the 34.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-8100T | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $117-80% | $575 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $59 | $42-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.1 | 126.3+42% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2012 |
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