Core i7-8559U vs Opteron 6386 SE

CPU

GPU

Core i7-8559U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Opteron 6386 SE

16 Cores16 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8559U

4 / 8

8,274

0.0%

8,291

+0.2%

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 i7-8559U is positioned at rank 815 and the Opteron 6386 SE is on rank 33, so the Opteron 6386 SE 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 i7-8559U

#803

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1241%

#804

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1223%

#805

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1123%

#806

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1118%

#807

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1107%

#809

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1069%

#810

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1025%

#811

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1024%

#812

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

996%

#815

Core i7-8559U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

99%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

95%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

94%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6386 SE

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1003%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

189%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

168%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

130%

#33

Opteron 6386 SE

MSRP: $1392|Avg: $880

100%

#40

Opteron 6348

MSRP: $575|Avg: $287

95%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

90%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

88%

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 i7-8559U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8559U	Opteron 6386 SE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($880)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6386 SE (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8559U	Opteron 6386 SE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($880)

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 i7-8559U Benchmark Check

Opteron 6386 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8559U and Opteron 6386 SE

Core i7-8559U

The Core i7-8559U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,274 points. Launch price was $431.

Opteron 6386 SE

The Opteron 6386 SE 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,291 points. Launch price was $2,408.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8559U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6386 SE offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6386 SE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-8559U versus 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 6386 SE — a 25% clock advantage for the Core i7-8559U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i7-8559U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6386 SE uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8559U scores 8,274 against the Opteron 6386 SE's 8,291 — a 0.2% lead for the Opteron 6386 SE. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-8559U	Opteron 6386 SE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	16 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+29%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	2.8 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	16 MB+6300%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	8,274	8,291

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8559U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6386 SE uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.