Core i7-2760QM vs Opteron 3380
Core i7-2760QM
Opteron 3380
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 i7-2760QM is positioned at rank 249 and the Opteron 3380 is on rank 79, so the Opteron 3380 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2760QM
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2760QM | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-2760QM | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) |
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 i7-2760QM and Opteron 3380
Core i7-2760QM
The Core i7-2760QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,313 points. Launch price was $378.
Opteron 3380
The Opteron 3380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,358 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i7-2760QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 3380 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-2760QM versus 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 3380 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-2760QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 3380 uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2760QM scores 4,313 against the Opteron 3380's 4,358 — a 1% lead for the Opteron 3380. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2760QM vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380.
| Feature | Core i7-2760QM | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8192 kB+3100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,313 | 4,358+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-2760QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 3380 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-2760QM | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i7-2760QM) / not specified (Opteron 3380). The Core i7-2760QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Opteron 3380 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2760QM rivals AMD A8-3510MX.
| Feature | Core i7-2760QM | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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