Core i7-6820HQ vs Opteron 6380
Core i7-6820HQ
Opteron 6380
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 i7-6820HQ is positioned at rank 58 and the Opteron 6380 is on rank 803, so the Core i7-6820HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6820HQ
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6820HQ | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($111) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6820HQ | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($111) |
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 i7-6820HQ and Opteron 6380
Core i7-6820HQ
The Core i7-6820HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,758 points. Launch price was $378.
Opteron 6380
The Opteron 6380 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 6,687 points. Launch price was $1,150.
Processing Power
The Core i7-6820HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6380 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6380 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HQ versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6380 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-6820HQ (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-6820HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6380 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6820HQ scores 6,758 against the Opteron 6380's 6,687 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-6820HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6380.
| Feature | Core i7-6820HQ | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 16 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,758+1% | 6,687 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-6820HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6380 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-6820HQ | Opteron 6380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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