Opteron 6366 HE vs Core i7-3720QM
Opteron 6366 HE
Core i7-3720QM
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 6366 HE is positioned at rank 62 and the Core i7-3720QM is on rank 50, so the Core i7-3720QM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6366 HE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3720QM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6366 HE | Core i7-3720QM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6366 HE | Core i7-3720QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-3720QM
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 i7-3720QM
The Core i7-3720QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,591 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6366 HE packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-3720QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6366 HE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Opteron 6366 HE versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-3720QM — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-3720QM (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Opteron 6366 HE uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-3720QM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6366 HE scores 5,613 against the Core i7-3720QM's 5,591 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6366 HE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6366 HE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3720QM.
| Feature | Opteron 6366 HE | Core i7-3720QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+6300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 5,613 | 5,591 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6366 HE uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-3720QM uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6366 HE | Core i7-3720QM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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