Opteron 6272 vs Pentium Gold G7400T
Opteron 6272
Pentium Gold G7400T
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 6272 is positioned at rank #65 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 6272
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6272 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6272 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 6272 and Pentium Gold G7400T
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.
Pentium Gold G7400T
The Pentium Gold G7400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 5,274 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6272 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6272 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron 6272 versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400T — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Opteron 6272 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6272 scores 5,240 against the Pentium Gold G7400T's 5,274 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6272 vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Opteron 6272 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+700% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz+48% |
| 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 | Intel 7 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Interlagos (2011−2012) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 5,240 | 5,274 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6272 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6272 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
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