Opteron 6272 vs Core i3-1115G4E

Opteron 6272

16 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Core i3-1115G4E

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6272

16 / 16

5,240

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i3-1115G4E

2 / 4

5,231

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 6272 is positioned at rank 65 and the Core i3-1115G4E is on rank 795, so the Opteron 6272 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 6272

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1586%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

300%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

266%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

206%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

96%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

92%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

92%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

87%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

87%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

87%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

84%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

84%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

100%

#71

Opteron 6220

MSRP: $523|Avg: $239

91%

#79

Opteron 3380

MSRP: $229|Avg: $427

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115G4E

#783

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1195%

#784

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1177%

#785

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1081%

#786

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1076%

#787

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1066%

#789

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1029%

#790

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

987%

#791

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#792

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

959%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1115G4E (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6272	Core i3-1115G4E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($47)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6272 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6272	Core i3-1115G4E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($47)

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 6272 Benchmark Check

Core i3-1115G4E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6272 and Core i3-1115G4E

Opteron 6272

The Opteron 6272 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 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8.00391 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,240 points. Launch price was $325.

Core i3-1115G4E

The Core i3-1115G4E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 5,231 points. Launch price was $285.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6272 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-1115G4E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6272 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron 6272 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4E — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115G4E (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Opteron 6272 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6272 scores 5,240 against the Core i3-1115G4E's 5,231 — a 0.2% lead for the Opteron 6272. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6272 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115G4E.

Feature	Opteron 6272	Core i3-1115G4E
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+700%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.9 GHz+30%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8.00391 MB (per core)+540%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Interlagos (2011−2012)	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
PassMark	5,240	5,231
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,506

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6272 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 6272	Core i3-1115G4E
Socket	G34	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6272) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1115G4E). The Core i3-1115G4E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)), while the Opteron 6272 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1115G4E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-1115G4E rivals Ryzen Embedded V2516.

Feature	Opteron 6272	Core i3-1115G4E
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Opteron 6272 launched at $523 MSRP, while the Core i3-1115G4E debuted at $213. At current prices ($50 vs $47), the Core i3-1115G4E is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6272 delivers 104.8 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-1115G4E — making the Core i3-1115G4E the 6% better value option.