Opteron 6344 vs Pentium Gold G7400E
Opteron 6344
Pentium Gold G7400E
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 6344 is positioned at rank #55 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 6344
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6344 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6344 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Gold G7400E
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.
Pentium Gold G7400E
The Pentium Gold G7400E 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,134 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6344 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6344 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6344 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Opteron 6344 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6344 scores 6,069 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400E. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6344 vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400E.
| Feature | Opteron 6344 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+500% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 6,069 | 6,134+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,814 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,131 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6344 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6344 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6344) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E). The Pentium Gold G7400E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Opteron 6344 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded.
| Feature | Opteron 6344 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
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