Opteron 3380 vs Core i7-2820QM

CPU

GPU

Opteron 3380

8 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Core i7-2820QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 3380

8 / 8

4,358

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-2820QM

4 / 8

4,379

+0.5%

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 Opteron 3380 is positioned at rank 79 and the Core i7-2820QM is on rank 1138, so the Opteron 3380 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 Opteron 3380

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1908%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

360%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

320%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

247%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

99%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

94%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

93%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

91%

#79

Opteron 3380

MSRP: $229|Avg: $427

100%

#82

Xeon W-10855M

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

95%

#85

Opteron 6234

MSRP: $377|Avg: $141

93%

#86

Xeon E7330

MSRP: $64|Avg: $60

93%

#88

Opteron 6212

MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A

91%

#90

Opteron 4334

MSRP: $204|Avg: $130

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2820QM

#1126

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3805%

#1127

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3750%

#1128

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3442%

#1129

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3427%

#1130

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3395%

#1132

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3279%

#1133

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3144%

#1134

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3139%

#1135

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3054%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

100%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

95%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Opteron 3380 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-2820QM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Opteron 3380	Core i7-2820QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($427)	⚠️ Higher cost ($568)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Opteron 3380 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 25% cheaper ($427 vs $568) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Opteron 3380	Core i7-2820QM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+32%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($427)	⚠️ Higher cost ($568)

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.

Opteron 3380 Benchmark Check

Core i7-2820QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 3380 and Core i7-2820QM

Opteron 3380

The Opteron 3380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,358 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-2820QM

The Core i7-2820QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,379 points. Launch price was $568.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 3380 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-2820QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-2820QM — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 3380 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Opteron 3380 uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-2820QM uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3380 scores 4,358 against the Core i7-2820QM's 4,379 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-2820QM. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-2820QM.

Feature	Opteron 3380	Core i7-2820QM
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+13%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8192 kB+3100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Delhi (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	4,358	4,379
Geekbench 6 Single	—	554
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,763

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 3380 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-2820QM uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 3380	Core i7-2820QM
Socket	AM3+	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 3380) / true (Core i7-2820QM). The Core i7-2820QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Opteron 3380 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2820QM rivals AMD A8-3510MX.