CPU
GPU
Core i5-1030NG7
Opteron 6274
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 i5-1030NG7 is positioned at rank 734 and the Opteron 6274 is on rank 60, so the Opteron 6274 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1030NG7
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6274
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1030NG7 | Opteron 6274 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1030NG7 | Opteron 6274 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 i5-1030NG7 and Opteron 6274
Core i5-1030NG7
The Core i5-1030NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $149.
Opteron 6274
The Opteron 6274 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8.00391 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,643 points. Launch price was $909.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1030NG7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6274 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6274 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-1030NG7 versus 3.1 GHz on the Opteron 6274 — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-1030NG7 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-1030NG7 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Opteron 6274 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1030NG7 scores 5,600 against the Opteron 6274's 5,643 — a 0.8% lead for the Opteron 6274. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1030NG7 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6274.
| Feature | Core i5-1030NG7 | Opteron 6274 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+13% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 8.00391 MB (per core)+3102% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-Y (2020) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 5,600 | 5,643 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,239 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1030NG7 uses the BGA1044 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6274 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1030NG7 | Opteron 6274 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1044 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-3733 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1030NG7) / not specified (Opteron 6274). The Core i5-1030NG7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Opteron 6274 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1030NG7 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1030NG7 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.
| Feature | Core i5-1030NG7 | Opteron 6274 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Plus Graphics G7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Laptop | — |
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