Opteron 6281 vs Core i7-7920HQ

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6281

16 / 16

7,279

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-7920HQ

4 / 8

7,322

+0.6%

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 6281 is positioned at rank 44 and the Core i7-7920HQ is on rank 980, so the Opteron 6281 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 6281

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1142%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

216%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

192%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

148%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

100%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

91%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

80%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

88%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

87%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7920HQ

#967

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1956%

#968

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1927%

#969

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1769%

#970

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1761%

#971

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1745%

#973

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1685%

#974

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1616%

#975

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1613%

#976

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1570%

#980

Core i7-7920HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#981

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#985

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#990

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#991

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

#993

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

96%

#994

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

95%

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 i7-7920HQ (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6281	Core i7-7920HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($419)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6281 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6281	Core i7-7920HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($419)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 6281 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6281 and Core i7-7920HQ

Opteron 6281

The Opteron 6281 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,279 points. Launch price was $988.

Core i7-7920HQ

The Core i7-7920HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,322 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6281 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-7920HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6281 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6281 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-7920HQ — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-7920HQ (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Opteron 6281 uses the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-7920HQ uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6281 scores 7,279 against the Core i7-7920HQ's 7,322 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-7920HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Opteron 6281	Core i7-7920HQ
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+300%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.1 GHz+28%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.1 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Interlagos (2011−2012)	Kaby Lake-H (2017)
PassMark	7,279	7,322

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6281 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-7920HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.