Opteron 6272 vs Core i5-4670R
Opteron 6272
Core i5-4670R
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 6272 is positioned at rank 65 and the Core i5-4670R is on rank 719, so the Opteron 6272 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6272
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4670R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6272 | Core i5-4670R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6272 | Core i5-4670R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+72%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
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 6272 and Core i5-4670R
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 i5-4670R
The Core i5-4670R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,233 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6272 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-4670R offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6272 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron 6272 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4670R — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-4670R (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Opteron 6272 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4670R uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6272 scores 5,240 against the Core i5-4670R's 5,233 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 6272. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6272 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-4670R.
| Feature | Opteron 6272 | Core i5-4670R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8.00391 MB (per core)+3102% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Interlagos (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,240 | 5,233 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6272 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4670R uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6272 | Core i5-4670R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 6272 launched at $523 MSRP, while the Core i5-4670R debuted at $224. At current prices ($50 vs $29), the Core i5-4670R is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6272 delivers 104.8 pts/$ vs 180.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-4670R — making the Core i5-4670R the 53% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 6272 | Core i5-4670R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $523 | $224-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $29-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.8 | 180.4+72% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2013 |
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