Opteron 4334 vs Core i7-2675QM

Opteron 4334

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Core i7-2675QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 4334

6 / 6

3,949

+0.9%

Athlon II X4 630

Athlon X4 970

Athlon X4 830

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

Ryzen 5 7640HS

Ryzen 7 8840HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-2675QM

4 / 8

3,913

0.0%

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 4334 is positioned at rank 90 and the Core i7-2675QM is on rank 1070, so the Opteron 4334 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 4334

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

2105%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

397%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

353%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

273%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

88%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

85%

#90

Opteron 4334

MSRP: $204|Avg: $130

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2675QM

#1058

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2835%

#1059

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2793%

#1060

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2564%

#1061

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2553%

#1062

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2529%

#1064

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2443%

#1065

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2342%

#1066

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2338%

#1067

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2275%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

97%

#1082

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Opteron 4334 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-2675QM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Opteron 4334	Core i7-2675QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($130)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Opteron 4334 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 66% cheaper ($130 vs $378) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Opteron 4334	Core i7-2675QM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+193%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($130)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

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 4334 Benchmark Check

Core i7-2675QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 4334 and Core i7-2675QM

Opteron 4334

The Opteron 4334 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,949 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-2675QM

The Core i7-2675QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,913 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 4334 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-2675QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4334 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 4334 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2675QM — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 4334 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Opteron 4334 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-2675QM uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4334 scores 3,949 against the Core i7-2675QM's 3,913 — a 0.9% lead for the Opteron 4334. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4334 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2675QM.

Feature	Opteron 4334	Core i7-2675QM
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+13%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+41%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6144 kB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Seoul (2012)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,949	3,913

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 4334 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-2675QM uses FCBGA1224 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 4334	Core i7-2675QM
Socket	C32	FCBGA1224
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 4334) / VT-x (Core i7-2675QM). The Core i7-2675QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Opteron 4334 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2675QM targets Mobile.