Opteron 6344 vs Core i7-4810MQ

Opteron 6344

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Core i7-4810MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6344

12 / 12

6,069

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4810MQ

4 / 8

6,074

+0.1%

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 i7-4810MQ is on rank 956, so the Opteron 6344 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 6344

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1370%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

259%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

230%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

177%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

96%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

83%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

100%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

79%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

79%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

93%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

93%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

92%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

87%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4810MQ

#944

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1826%

#945

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1799%

#946

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1652%

#947

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1644%

#948

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1629%

#950

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1573%

#951

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1508%

#952

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1506%

#953

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1465%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

99%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

98%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

95%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4810MQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Opteron 6344 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Opteron 6344	Core i7-4810MQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($49)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (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 6344 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $49 (vs $378), it costs 87% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 671% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-4810MQ.

Insight	Opteron 6344	Core i7-4810MQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+671%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($49)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

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 6344 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4810MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6344 and Core i7-4810MQ

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 i7-4810MQ

The Core i7-4810MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,074 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6344 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-4810MQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6344 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6344 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4810MQ — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4810MQ (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Opteron 6344 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4810MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6344 scores 6,069 against the Core i7-4810MQ's 6,074 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-4810MQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Opteron 6344	Core i7-4810MQ
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz+8%
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)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	6,069	6,074

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6344 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4810MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 6344	Core i7-4810MQ
Socket	G34	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Opteron 6344 launched at $415 MSRP, while the Core i7-4810MQ debuted at $378. At current prices ($49 vs $378), the Opteron 6344 is $329 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6344 delivers 123.9 pts/$ vs 16.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-4810MQ — making the Opteron 6344 the 154.1% better value option.