CPU
GPU
Opteron 4376 HE
Core i7-2760QM
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 4376 HE is positioned at rank 80 and the Core i7-2760QM is on rank 249, so the Opteron 4376 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4376 HE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2760QM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i7-2760QM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i7-2760QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 4376 HE and Core i7-2760QM
Opteron 4376 HE
The Opteron 4376 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) 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: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,318 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-2760QM
The Core i7-2760QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 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: 4,313 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4376 HE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-2760QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4376 HE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 4376 HE versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-2760QM — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 4376 HE (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Opteron 4376 HE uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-2760QM uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4376 HE scores 4,318 against the Core i7-2760QM's 4,313 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 4376 HE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4376 HE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2760QM.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i7-2760QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,318 | 4,313 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4376 HE uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-2760QM uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i7-2760QM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 4376 HE) / true (Core i7-2760QM). The Core i7-2760QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Opteron 4376 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2760QM rivals AMD A8-3510MX.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i7-2760QM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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