Core i7-7920HQ vs Opteron 6281

Core i7-7920HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2017

Opteron 6281

16 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-7920HQ

4 / 8

7,322

+0.6%

7,279

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i7-7920HQ is positioned at rank 980 and the Opteron 6281 is on rank 44, so the Opteron 6281 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 i7-7920HQ

#967

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1956%

#968

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1927%

#969

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1769%

#970

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1761%

#971

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1745%

#973

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1685%

#974

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1616%

#975

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1613%

#976

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1570%

#980

Core i7-7920HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#981

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#985

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#990

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#991

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

#993

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

96%

#994

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6281

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1142%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

216%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

192%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

148%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

100%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

91%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

80%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

88%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

87%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-7920HQ (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-7920HQ	Opteron 6281
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($419)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6281 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-7920HQ	Opteron 6281
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($419)

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.

Core i7-7920HQ Benchmark Check

Opteron 6281 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7920HQ and Opteron 6281

Core i7-7920HQ

The Core i7-7920HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,322 points. Launch price was $378.

Opteron 6281

The Opteron 6281 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 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): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,279 points. Launch price was $988.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-7920HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6281 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6281 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-7920HQ versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6281 — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-7920HQ (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-7920HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6281 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7920HQ scores 7,322 against the Opteron 6281's 7,279 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-7920HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-7920HQ	Opteron 6281
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	16 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+28%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+24%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-H (2017)	Interlagos (2011−2012)
PassMark	7,322	7,279

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7920HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6281 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.