Core i5-10200H vs Opteron 6348

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-10200H

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 115W, a 70W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Opteron 6348 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Opteron 6348, which brings 12 cores / 12 threads.

Opteron 6348

2012

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,850 vs 7,997).
❌Launch MSRP is still $575 MSRP, while Core i5-10200H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌155.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-10200H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-10200H

2020

Opteron 6348

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 115W, a 70W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Opteron 6348 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Opteron 6348, which brings 12 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,850 vs 7,997).
❌Launch MSRP is still $575 MSRP, while Core i5-10200H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌155.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-10200H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10200H better than Opteron 6348?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Opteron 6348 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-10200H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-10200H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.0% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-10200H is the better fit. You are getting 1.9% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-10200H is still the faster CPU overall, but Opteron 6348 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-10200H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $575 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Opteron 6348 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (13.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-10200H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2012) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 12/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i5-10200H Benchmark Check

Opteron 6348 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10200H	Opteron 6348
1080p
low	182 FPS	161 FPS
medium	145 FPS	139 FPS
high	116 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	135 FPS
medium	116 FPS	114 FPS
high	92 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	63 FPS
medium	59 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10200H	Opteron 6348
1080p
low	200 FPS	196 FPS
medium	200 FPS	193 FPS
high	200 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	187 FPS
medium	200 FPS	169 FPS
high	190 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	152 FPS
medium	169 FPS	141 FPS
high	141 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10200H	Opteron 6348
1080p
low	200 FPS	196 FPS
medium	200 FPS	196 FPS
high	200 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	196 FPS
medium	200 FPS	196 FPS
high	200 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	196 FPS
medium	200 FPS	196 FPS
high	200 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS

Open Core i5-10200H Open Opteron 6348

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10200H	Opteron 6348
1080p
low	200 FPS	196 FPS
medium	200 FPS	196 FPS
high	200 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	196 FPS
medium	200 FPS	196 FPS
high	200 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	196 FPS
medium	200 FPS	196 FPS
high	200 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10200H and Opteron 6348

Core i5-10200H

The Core i5-10200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,997 points. Launch price was $149.

Opteron 6348

The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10200H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-10200H versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-10200H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-10200H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6348 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10200H scores 7,997 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 1.9% lead for the Core i5-10200H. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10200H vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348.

Feature	Core i5-10200H	Opteron 6348
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+21%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.8 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	12 MB+4700%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	7,997+2%	7,850
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,372	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,392	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10200H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10200H	Opteron 6348
Socket	BGA1440	G34
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i5-10200H) / not specified (Opteron 6348). The Core i5-10200H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Opteron 6348 requires a dedicated GPU.