Opteron 6272 vs Core i7-4712MQ

Opteron 6272

16 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Core i7-4712MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6272

16 / 16

5,240

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4712MQ

4 / 8

5,315

+1.4%

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 i7-4712MQ is on rank 996, 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 i7-4712MQ

#984

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2087%

#985

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2056%

#986

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1888%

#987

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1879%

#988

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1862%

#990

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1798%

#991

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1724%

#992

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1721%

#993

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1675%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

100%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

100%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

99%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4712MQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Opteron 6272 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Opteron 6272	Core i7-4712MQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Opteron 6272 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 18% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-4712MQ.

Insight	Opteron 6272	Core i7-4712MQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+18%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

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 i7-4712MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6272 and Core i7-4712MQ

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 i7-4712MQ

The Core i7-4712MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,315 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6272 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-4712MQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6272 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron 6272 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4712MQ — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-4712MQ (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Opteron 6272 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4712MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6272 scores 5,240 against the Core i7-4712MQ's 5,315 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-4712MQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Opteron 6272	Core i7-4712MQ
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+300%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.3 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 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	5,315+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6272 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4712MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 6272	Core i7-4712MQ
Socket	G34	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Opteron 6272 launched at $523 MSRP, while the Core i7-4712MQ debuted at $378. At current prices ($50 vs $60), the Opteron 6272 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6272 delivers 104.8 pts/$ vs 88.6 pts/$ for the Core i7-4712MQ — making the Opteron 6272 the 16.8% better value option.