Core i7-4770T vs Opteron 6378
Core i7-4770T
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 i7-4770T is positioned at rank 716 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 i7-4770T
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4770T | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4770T | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-4770T and Opteron 6378
Core i7-4770T
The Core i7-4770T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,854 points. Launch price was $610.
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 i7-4770T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6378 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4770T versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-4770T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 6378 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4770T scores 5,854 against the Opteron 6378's 5,889 — a 0.6% lead for the Opteron 6378. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770T vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378.
| Feature | Core i7-4770T | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,854 | 5,889 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4770T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6378 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4770T | Opteron 6378 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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