Core i5-7260U vs Opteron 6212
Core i5-7260U
Opteron 6212
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 i5-7260U is positioned at rank 297 and the Opteron 6212 is on rank 88, so the Opteron 6212 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7260U
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6212
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7260U | Opteron 6212 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($266) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7260U | Opteron 6212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($266) |
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 i5-7260U and Opteron 6212
Core i5-7260U
The Core i5-7260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,953 points. Launch price was $304.
Opteron 6212
The Opteron 6212 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,973 points. Launch price was $266.
Processing Power
The Core i5-7260U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6212 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6212 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-7260U versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6212 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-7260U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-7260U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6212 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7260U scores 3,953 against the Opteron 6212's 3,973 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 6212. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-7260U vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6212.
| Feature | Core i5-7260U | Opteron 6212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 8+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB (per module)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 3,953 | 3,973 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,192 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7260U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6212 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-7260U | Opteron 6212 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7260U) / not specified (Opteron 6212). The Core i5-7260U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics 640), while the Opteron 6212 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7260U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-7260U rivals A12-9720P.
| Feature | Core i5-7260U | Opteron 6212 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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