Core i5-8350U vs Opteron 6344

Core i5-8350U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2017

Opteron 6344

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8350U

4 / 8

6,102

+0.5%

6,069

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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 i5-8350U is positioned at rank 866 and the Opteron 6344 is on rank 55, so the Opteron 6344 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 i5-8350U

#854

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1428%

#855

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1407%

#856

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1291%

#857

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1286%

#858

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1274%

#860

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1230%

#861

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1180%

#862

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1178%

#863

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1146%

#866

Core i5-8350U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#881

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6344

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1370%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

259%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

230%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

177%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

96%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

83%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

100%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

79%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

79%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

93%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

93%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

92%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

87%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

86%

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 i5-8350U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8350U	Opteron 6344
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6344 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8350U	Opteron 6344
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)

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 i5-8350U Benchmark Check

Opteron 6344 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8350U and Opteron 6344

Core i5-8350U

The Core i5-8350U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 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: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,102 points. Launch price was $297.

Opteron 6344

The Opteron 6344 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 12 cores and 12 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: 6,069 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-8350U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6344 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6344 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8350U versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6344 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-8350U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-8350U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6344 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8350U scores 6,102 against the Opteron 6344's 6,069 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-8350U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8350U vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6344.

Feature	Core i5-8350U	Opteron 6344
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.6 GHz+53%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	6,102	6,069

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8350U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6344 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.