Opteron 6348 vs Core i5-8259U
Opteron 6348
Core i5-8259U
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 6348 is positioned at rank 40 and the Core i5-8259U is on rank 209, so the Opteron 6348 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8259U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6348 | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) | ✅ 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 6348 and Core i5-8259U
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 i5-8259U
The Core i5-8259U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,843 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-8259U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8259U — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-8259U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Opteron 6348 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-8259U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Core i5-8259U's 7,843 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 6348. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8259U.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+200% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+22% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+4700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,850 | 7,843 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8259U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6348 | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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