Opteron 6234 vs Core i3-7130U
Opteron 6234
Core i3-7130U
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 6234 is positioned at rank 85 and the Core i3-7130U is on rank 641, so the Opteron 6234 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6234
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7130U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6234 | Core i3-7130U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6234 | Core i3-7130U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6234 and Core i3-7130U
Opteron 6234
The Opteron 6234 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,072 points. Launch price was $377.
Core i3-7130U
The Core i3-7130U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,055 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6234 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-7130U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6234 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron 6234 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-7130U — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 6234 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Opteron 6234 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-7130U uses Kaby Lake-U (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6234 scores 4,072 against the Core i3-7130U's 4,055 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6234. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6234 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-7130U.
| Feature | Opteron 6234 | Core i3-7130U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+500% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Interlagos (2011−2012) | Kaby Lake-U (2017) |
| PassMark | 4,072 | 4,055 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 900 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6234 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-7130U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6234 | Core i3-7130U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6234) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7130U). The Core i3-7130U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 620), while the Opteron 6234 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7130U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-7130U rivals Ryzen 3 3250U.
| Feature | Opteron 6234 | Core i3-7130U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 620 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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