Core i3-9100 vs Opteron 6380
Core i3-9100
Opteron 6380
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($111) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($111) |
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 i3-9100 and Opteron 6380
Core i3-9100
The Core i3-9100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,586 points. Launch price was $122.
Opteron 6380
The Opteron 6380 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 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,687 points. Launch price was $1,150.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6380 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6380 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100 versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6380 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-9100 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6380 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100 scores 6,586 against the Opteron 6380's 6,687 — a 1.5% lead for the Opteron 6380. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6380.
| Feature | Core i3-9100 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,586 | 6,687+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9100 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6380 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9100 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9100 launched at $122 MSRP, while the Opteron 6380 debuted at $551. At current prices ($125 vs $111), the Opteron 6380 is $14 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100 delivers 52.7 pts/$ vs 60.2 pts/$ for the Opteron 6380 — making the Opteron 6380 the 13.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100 | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122-78% | $551 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $125 | $111-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.7 | 60.2+14% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2012 |
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