Opteron 6274 vs Core i5-4690K
Opteron 6274
Core i5-4690K
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 6274 is positioned at rank 60 and the Core i5-4690K is on rank 718, so the Opteron 6274 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6274
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4690K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6274 | Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($101) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6274 | Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($101) |
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 6274 and Core i5-4690K
Opteron 6274
The Opteron 6274 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 5,643 points. Launch price was $909.
Core i5-4690K
The Core i5-4690K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 88 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,689 points. Launch price was $300.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6274 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-4690K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6274 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Opteron 6274 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-4690K — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-4690K (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Opteron 6274 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4690K uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6274 scores 5,643 against the Core i5-4690K's 5,689 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-4690K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6274 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4690K.
| Feature | Opteron 6274 | Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+59% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8.00391 MB (per core)+3102% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Interlagos (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,643 | 5,689 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6274 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4690K uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6274 | Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6274) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4690K). The Core i5-4690K includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Opteron 6274 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4690K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Opteron 6274 | Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 6274 launched at $639 MSRP, while the Core i5-4690K debuted at $243. At current prices ($80 vs $101), the Opteron 6274 is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6274 delivers 70.5 pts/$ vs 56.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-4690K — making the Opteron 6274 the 22.4% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 6274 | Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $639 | $243-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-21% | $101 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.5+25% | 56.3 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2014 |
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