Core i7-8565U vs Opteron 6344

Core i7-8565U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2018

Opteron 6344

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8565U

4 / 8

5,976

0.0%

6,069

+1.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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 i7-8565U is positioned at rank 988 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 i7-8565U

#976

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2008%

#977

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1979%

#978

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1817%

#979

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1808%

#980

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1792%

#982

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1730%

#983

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1659%

#984

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1656%

#985

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1612%

#988

Core i7-8565U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

99%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

98%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

98%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

96%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

96%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6344

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1370%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-8565U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8565U	Opteron 6344
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6344 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8565U	Opteron 6344
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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.

Core i7-8565U Benchmark Check

Opteron 6344 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8565U and Opteron 6344

Core i7-8565U

The Core i7-8565U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,976 points. Launch price was $409.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8565U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6344 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6344 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-8565U versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6344 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-8565U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-8565U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6344 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8565U scores 5,976 against the Opteron 6344's 6,069 — a 1.5% lead for the Opteron 6344. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-8565U	Opteron 6344
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+44%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	5,976	6,069+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8565U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6344 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.