Core i5-7500T vs Opteron 6272
Core i5-7500T
Opteron 6272
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 i5-7500T is positioned at rank 665 and the Opteron 6272 is on rank 65, so the Opteron 6272 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7500T
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6272
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7500T | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7500T | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+161%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 i5-7500T and Opteron 6272
Core i5-7500T
The Core i5-7500T 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,215 points. Launch price was $202.
Opteron 6272
The Opteron 6272 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 5,240 points. Launch price was $325.
Processing Power
The Core i5-7500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6272 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6272 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-7500T versus 3 GHz on the Opteron 6272 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-7500T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-7500T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6272 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7500T scores 5,215 against the Opteron 6272's 5,240 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 6272. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7500T vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6272.
| Feature | Core i5-7500T | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+29% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8.00391 MB (per core)+3102% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 5,215 | 5,240 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,023 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6272 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-7500T | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7500T) / not specified (Opteron 6272). The Core i5-7500T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Opteron 6272 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7500T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-7500T rivals Ryzen 3 1200.
| Feature | Core i5-7500T | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-7500T launched at $202 MSRP, while the Opteron 6272 debuted at $523. At current prices ($130 vs $50), the Opteron 6272 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-7500T delivers 40.1 pts/$ vs 104.8 pts/$ for the Opteron 6272 — making the Opteron 6272 the 89.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-7500T | Opteron 6272 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $202-61% | $523 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $50-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.1 | 104.8+161% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2011 |
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