CPU
GPU
Opteron 4376 HE
Pentium Gold G6505
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. The Opteron 4376 HE is positioned at rank #80 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4376 HE
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4376 HE | Pentium Gold G6505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4376 HE | Pentium Gold G6505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Gold G6505
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.
Pentium Gold G6505
The Pentium Gold G6505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,371 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4376 HE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6505 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4376 HE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 4376 HE versus 4.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6505 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6505 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Opteron 4376 HE uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6505 uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4376 HE scores 4,318 against the Pentium Gold G6505's 4,371 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium Gold G6505. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4376 HE vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6505.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Pentium Gold G6505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+62% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 4,318 | 4,371+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4376 HE uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G6505 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Pentium Gold G6505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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