Core i5-1145GRE vs Opteron 6386 SE

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1145GRE

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Opteron 6386 SE

16 Cores16 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1145GRE

4 / 8

8,207

0.0%

8,291

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i5-1145GRE is positioned at rank 391 and the Opteron 6386 SE is on rank 33, so the Opteron 6386 SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1145GRE

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#379

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

536%

#380

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

528%

#381

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

485%

#382

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

483%

#383

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

478%

#385

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

462%

#386

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

443%

#387

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

442%

#388

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

430%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6386 SE

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1003%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

189%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

168%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

130%

#33

Opteron 6386 SE

MSRP: $1392|Avg: $880

100%

#40

Opteron 6348

MSRP: $575|Avg: $287

95%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

90%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1145GRE (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-1145GRE	Opteron 6386 SE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($362)	⚠️ Higher cost ($880)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6386 SE (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-1145GRE	Opteron 6386 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+141%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($362)	⚠️ Higher cost ($880)

Performance Check

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 i5-1145GRE Benchmark Check

Opteron 6386 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1145GRE and Opteron 6386 SE

Core i5-1145GRE

The Core i5-1145GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 8,207 points. Launch price was $362.

Opteron 6386 SE

The Opteron 6386 SE 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,291 points. Launch price was $2,408.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1145GRE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6386 SE offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6386 SE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-1145GRE versus 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 6386 SE — a 15.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-1145GRE (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-1145GRE uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Opteron 6386 SE uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1145GRE scores 8,207 against the Opteron 6386 SE's 8,291 — a 1% lead for the Opteron 6386 SE. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-1145GRE	Opteron 6386 SE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	16 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+17%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+87%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	16 MB+1180%
Process	10 nm-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	8,207	8,291+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1145GRE uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Opteron 6386 SE uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.