CPU
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Opteron 4386
Pentium Silver J5040
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 4386 is positioned at rank #945 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 4386
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4386 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 4386 and Pentium Silver J5040
Opteron 4386
The Opteron 4386 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,273 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium Silver J5040
The Pentium Silver J5040 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,252 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4386 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Silver J5040 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4386 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 4386 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5040 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 4386 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Opteron 4386 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4386 scores 3,273 against the Pentium Silver J5040's 3,252 — a 0.6% lead for the Opteron 4386. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4386 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver J5040.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 3,273 | 3,252 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,640 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 435 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,180 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4386 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Opteron 4386 versus DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400 on the Pentium Silver J5040 — the Pentium Silver J5040 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Opteron 4386 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 42 (Opteron 4386) vs 6 (Pentium Silver J5040) — the Opteron 4386 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+1500% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 42+600% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Opteron 4386) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Silver J5040). The Pentium Silver J5040 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 605), while the Opteron 4386 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Opteron 4386 targets Server, Pentium Silver J5040 targets Mini-PC.
| Feature | Opteron 4386 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Mini-PC |
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