Core i5-8365U vs Opteron 6378
Core i5-8365U
Opteron 6378
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 i5-8365U is positioned at rank 880 and the Opteron 6378 is on rank 57, so the Opteron 6378 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8365U
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8365U | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8365U | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-8365U and Opteron 6378
Core i5-8365U
The Core i5-8365U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,939 points. Launch price was $297.
Opteron 6378
The Opteron 6378 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 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,889 points. Launch price was $396.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8365U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6378 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365U versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-8365U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6378 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8365U scores 5,939 against the Opteron 6378's 5,889 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-8365U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365U vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378.
| Feature | Core i5-8365U | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+24% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,939 | 5,889 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8365U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6378 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8365U | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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