Opteron 6344 vs Core i7-4770HQ
Opteron 6344
Core i7-4770HQ
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 6344 is positioned at rank 55 and the Core i7-4770HQ is on rank 338, so the Opteron 6344 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6344
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6344 | Core i7-4770HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6344 | Core i7-4770HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ 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 6344 and Core i7-4770HQ
Opteron 6344
The Opteron 6344 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 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): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,069 points. Launch price was $415.
Core i7-4770HQ
The Core i7-4770HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,028 points. Launch price was $434.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6344 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-4770HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6344 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6344 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4770HQ — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770HQ (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Opteron 6344 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4770HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6344 scores 6,069 against the Core i7-4770HQ's 6,028 — a 0.7% lead for the Opteron 6344. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 6344 | Core i7-4770HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+200% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+18% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Crystalwell (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 6,069 | 6,028 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,249 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6344 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4770HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6344 | Core i7-4770HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6344) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4770HQ). The Core i7-4770HQ includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 5200), while the Opteron 6344 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Opteron 6344 | Core i7-4770HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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