Core i5-6500 vs Opteron 6366 HE
Core i5-6500
Opteron 6366 HE
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 i5-6500 is positioned at rank 715 and the Opteron 6366 HE is on rank 62, so the Opteron 6366 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6500
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6366 HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6500 | Opteron 6366 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($123) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6500 | Opteron 6366 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($123) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-6500 and Opteron 6366 HE
Core i5-6500
The Core i5-6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 July 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $192.
Opteron 6366 HE
The Opteron 6366 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,613 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6366 HE offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6366 HE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-6500 versus 3.1 GHz on the Opteron 6366 HE — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-6500 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-6500 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6366 HE uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6500 scores 5,600 against the Opteron 6366 HE's 5,613 — a 0.2% lead for the Opteron 6366 HE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-6500 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6366 HE.
| Feature | Core i5-6500 | Opteron 6366 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+78% | 1.8 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 | Skylake (2015−2016) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,600 | 5,613 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6366 HE uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-6500 | Opteron 6366 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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