Core i7-4810MQ
VS
Opteron 6344

Core i7-4810MQ vs Opteron 6344

Intel

Core i7-4810MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014
VS
AMD

Opteron 6344

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.2 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 i7-4810MQ is positioned at rank 956 and the Opteron 6344 is on rank 55, so the Opteron 6344 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 i7-4810MQ

#944
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1826%
#945
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1799%
#946
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1652%
#947
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1644%
#948
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1629%
#950
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1573%
#951
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1508%
#952
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1506%
#953
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1465%
#956
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
100%
#959
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
99%
#960
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
99%
#963
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
98%
#968
Core i7-4710MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
95%
#970
Celeron T3100
MSRP: $62|Avg: $62
95%
#971
Core i7-4800MQ
MSRP: $380|Avg: $378
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6344

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
1370%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
259%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
230%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
177%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
96%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
83%
#55
Opteron 6344
MSRP: $415|Avg: $49
100%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
79%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
79%
#60
Opteron 6274
MSRP: $639|Avg: $80
93%
#61
Opteron 6238
MSRP: $455|Avg: $118
93%
#63
Opteron 6376
MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A
92%
#64
Opteron 6328
MSRP: $575|Avg: $42
87%
#65
Opteron 6272
MSRP: $523|Avg: $50
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4810MQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Opteron 6344 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i7-4810MQOpteron 6344
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
More affordable ($49)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Opteron 6344 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $49 (vs $378), it costs 87% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 671% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-4810MQ.
InsightCore i7-4810MQOpteron 6344
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+671%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
More affordable ($49)

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 i7-4810MQ and Opteron 6344

Intel

Core i7-4810MQ

The Core i7-4810MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,074 points. Launch price was $378.

AMD

Opteron 6344

The Opteron 6344 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 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,069 points. Launch price was $415.

Processing Power

The Core i7-4810MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6344 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6344 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4810MQ versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6344 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4810MQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-4810MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 6344 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4810MQ scores 6,074 against the Opteron 6344's 6,069 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-4810MQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureCore i7-4810MQOpteron 6344
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz+19%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+8%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
2 MB (per module)+700%
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark
6,074
6,069
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4810MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6344 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-4810MQOpteron 6344
Socket
PGA946
G34
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4810MQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Opteron 6344 debuted at $415. At current prices ($378 vs $49), the Opteron 6344 is $329 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4810MQ delivers 16.1 pts/$ vs 123.9 pts/$ for the Opteron 6344 — making the Opteron 6344 the 154.1% better value option.

FeatureCore i7-4810MQOpteron 6344
MSRP
$378-9%
$415
Avg Price (30d)
$378
$49-87%
Performance per Dollar
16.1
123.9+670%
Release Date
2014
2012