Opteron 6348 vs Core i3-10105T

Opteron 6348

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2012

Core i3-10105T

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6348

12 / 12

7,850

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i3-10105T

4 / 8

7,815

0.0%

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 6348 is positioned at rank #40 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 6348

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1059%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

200%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

178%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

137%

#40

Opteron 6348

MSRP: $575|Avg: $287

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

95%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

93%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

85%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

81%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

81%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10105T

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

34%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

104%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

103%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

103%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

103%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

103%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

103%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

103%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

103%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

103%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

102%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

101%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

101%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

101%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

101%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

101%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

100%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

100%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

99%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

98%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

98%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

96%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

96%

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 i3-10105T (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6348	Core i3-10105T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)	✅ More affordable ($122)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6348 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6348	Core i3-10105T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+134%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)	✅ More affordable ($122)

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 6348 Benchmark Check

Core i3-10105T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6348 and Core i3-10105T

Opteron 6348

The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-10105T

The Core i3-10105T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,815 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-10105T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10105T — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-10105T (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Opteron 6348 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-10105T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Core i3-10105T's 7,815 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6348. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105T.

Feature	Opteron 6348	Core i3-10105T
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.9 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB+4700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Abu Dhabi (2012)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	7,850	7,815
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,000

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-10105T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 6348	Core i3-10105T
Socket	G34	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6348) / Yes (Core i3-10105T). The Core i3-10105T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Opteron 6348 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Opteron 6348	Core i3-10105T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Opteron 6348 launched at $575 MSRP, while the Core i3-10105T debuted at $122. At current prices ($287 vs $122), the Core i3-10105T is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6348 delivers 27.4 pts/$ vs 64.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-10105T — making the Core i3-10105T the 80.3% better value option.