Core i5-8259U vs Opteron 6348

Core i5-8259U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

Opteron 6348

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8259U

4 / 8

7,843

0.0%

7,850

+0.1%

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 i5-8259U is positioned at rank 209 and the Opteron 6348 is on rank 40, so the Opteron 6348 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 i5-8259U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#197

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

374%

#198

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

369%

#199

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

338%

#200

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

337%

#201

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

334%

#203

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

322%

#204

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

309%

#205

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

309%

#206

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

300%

#209

Core i5-8259U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1059%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

200%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

178%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

137%

#40

Opteron 6348

MSRP: $575|Avg: $287

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

95%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

93%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

85%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

81%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

81%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

77%

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 i5-8259U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8259U	Opteron 6348
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6348 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8259U	Opteron 6348
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)

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 i5-8259U Benchmark Check

Opteron 6348 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8259U and Opteron 6348

Core i5-8259U

The Core i5-8259U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,843 points. Launch price was $320.

Opteron 6348

The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-8259U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8259U versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-8259U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-8259U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6348 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8259U scores 7,843 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 6348. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8259U vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348.

Feature	Core i5-8259U	Opteron 6348
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+12%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.8 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	12 MB+4700%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	7,843	7,850

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8259U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.