Opteron 6348 vs Core i7-8709G

Opteron 6348

12 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2012

Core i7-8709G

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6348

12 / 12

7,850

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-8709G

4 / 8

7,934

+1.1%

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 6348 is positioned at rank 40 and the Core i7-8709G is on rank 818, so the Opteron 6348 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 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 i7-8709G

#806

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1250%

#807

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1232%

#808

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1131%

#809

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1126%

#810

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1115%

#812

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1077%

#813

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1033%

#814

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1031%

#815

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1003%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

100%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

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 i7-8709G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6348	Core i7-8709G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 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 i7-8709G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+93%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($287)	✅ More affordable ($150)

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 i7-8709G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6348 and Core i7-8709G

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 i7-8709G

The Core i7-8709G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,934 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6348 packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-8709G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8709G — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-8709G (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Opteron 6348 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-8709G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6348 scores 7,850 against the Core i7-8709G's 7,934 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-8709G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Opteron 6348	Core i7-8709G
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4.1 GHz+21%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB+4700%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Abu Dhabi (2012)	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	7,850	7,934+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6348 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-8709G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 6348	Core i7-8709G
Socket	G34	FCBGA2270
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Opteron 6348 launched at $575 MSRP, while the Core i7-8709G debuted at $338. At current prices ($287 vs $150), the Core i7-8709G is $137 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 6348 delivers 27.4 pts/$ vs 52.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-8709G — making the Core i7-8709G the 63.7% better value option.