Core i7-2920XM vs Opteron 4376 HE
Core i7-2920XM
Opteron 4376 HE
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 i7-2920XM is positioned at rank 717 and the Opteron 4376 HE is on rank 80, so the Opteron 4376 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2920XM
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4376 HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2920XM | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-2920XM | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-2920XM and Opteron 4376 HE
Core i7-2920XM
The Core i7-2920XM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,336 points. Launch price was $1,096.
Opteron 4376 HE
The Opteron 4376 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) 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: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,318 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i7-2920XM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 4376 HE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4376 HE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-2920XM versus 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 4376 HE — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 4376 HE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-2920XM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 4376 HE uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2920XM scores 4,336 against the Opteron 4376 HE's 4,318 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-2920XM. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-2920XM vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4376 HE.
| Feature | Core i7-2920XM | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8192 kB+3100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Seoul (2012) |
| PassMark | 4,336 | 4,318 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-2920XM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 4376 HE uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-2920XM | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | C32 |
| 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 i7-2920XM) / not specified (Opteron 4376 HE). The Core i7-2920XM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Opteron 4376 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2920XM rivals Core i7-2820QM.
| Feature | Core i7-2920XM | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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