Core i7-3615QE
VS
Opteron 6366 HE

Core i7-3615QE vs Opteron 6366 HE

Intel

Core i7-3615QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012
VS
AMD

Opteron 6366 HE

16 Cores16 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

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 i7-3615QE is positioned at rank 997 and the Opteron 6366 HE is on rank 62, so the Opteron 6366 HE 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 i7-3615QE

#985
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2090%
#986
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2059%
#987
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1890%
#988
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1882%
#989
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1865%
#991
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1801%
#992
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1726%
#993
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1724%
#994
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1677%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
100%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
100%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
100%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
100%
#1001
Athlon II M340
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
99%
#1005
Pentium P6000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
97%
#1007
Core i7-3630QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1008
Core i7-3610QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1009
Pentium A1020
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
97%
#1010
Core i3-1115GRE
MSRP: $338|Avg: $480
97%
#1011
Core i7-4702MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
96%
#1012
Pentium N4200
MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6366 HE

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
1481%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
280%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
248%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
192%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
90%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
86%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
86%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
82%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
81%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
81%
#62
Opteron 6366 HE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
78%
#63
Opteron 6376
MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A
99%
#64
Opteron 6328
MSRP: $575|Avg: $42
95%
#65
Opteron 6272
MSRP: $523|Avg: $50
93%
#71
Opteron 6220
MSRP: $523|Avg: $239
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3615QE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Opteron 6366 HE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i7-3615QEOpteron 6366 HE
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i7-3615QEOpteron 6366 HE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3615QE and Opteron 6366 HE

Intel

Core i7-3615QE

The Core i7-3615QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,617 points. Launch price was $149.

AMD

Opteron 6366 HE

The Opteron 6366 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,613 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Core i7-3615QE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6366 HE offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6366 HE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QE versus 3.1 GHz on the Opteron 6366 HE — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3615QE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-3615QE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 6366 HE uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3615QE scores 5,617 against the Opteron 6366 HE's 5,613 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-3615QE. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3615QE vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6366 HE.

FeatureCore i7-3615QEOpteron 6366 HE
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
16 / 16+300%
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz+6%
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz+28%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
6144 kB (total)
8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
16 MB+6300%
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark
5,617
5,613
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3615QE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6366 HE uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-3615QEOpteron 6366 HE
Socket
BGA1023
G34
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0