CPU
GPU
Opteron 6366 HE
Core i3-9100T
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 6366 HE is positioned at rank #62 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 6366 HE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6366 HE | Core i3-9100T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6366 HE | Core i3-9100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 6366 HE and Core i3-9100T
Opteron 6366 HE
The Opteron 6366 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,613 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-9100T
The Core i3-9100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6366 HE packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-9100T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6366 HE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Opteron 6366 HE versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-9100T — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100T (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Opteron 6366 HE uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-9100T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6366 HE scores 5,613 against the Core i3-9100T's 5,600 — a 0.2% lead for the Opteron 6366 HE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6366 HE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100T.
| Feature | Opteron 6366 HE | Core i3-9100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz+72% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+6300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,613 | 5,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6366 HE uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-9100T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6366 HE | Core i3-9100T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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