Opteron 6366 HE
VS
Core i7-4750HQ

Opteron 6366 HE vs Core i7-4750HQ

AMD

Opteron 6366 HE

16 Cores16 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Core i7-4750HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

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 i7-4750HQ is on rank 320, so the Opteron 6366 HE 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 6366 HE

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
1481%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
280%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
248%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
192%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
90%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
86%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
86%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
82%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
81%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
81%
#62
Opteron 6366 HE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
78%
#63
Opteron 6376
MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A
99%
#64
Opteron 6328
MSRP: $575|Avg: $42
95%
#65
Opteron 6272
MSRP: $523|Avg: $50
93%
#71
Opteron 6220
MSRP: $523|Avg: $239
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4750HQ

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
98%
#308
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
469%
#309
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
462%
#310
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
424%
#311
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
422%
#312
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
418%
#314
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
404%
#315
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
387%
#316
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
387%
#317
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
376%
#320
Core i7-4750HQ
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4750HQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Opteron 6366 HE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightOpteron 6366 HECore i7-4750HQ
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightOpteron 6366 HECore i7-4750HQ
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6366 HE and Core i7-4750HQ

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i7-4750HQ

The Core i7-4750HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,630 points. Launch price was $434.

Processing Power

The Opteron 6366 HE packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-4750HQ 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 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4750HQ — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-4750HQ (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Opteron 6366 HE uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4750HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6366 HE scores 5,613 against the Core i7-4750HQ's 5,630 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4750HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureOpteron 6366 HECore i7-4750HQ
Cores / Threads
16 / 16+300%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
3.2 GHz+3%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
16 MB+6300%
256K (per core)
Process
32 nm
22 nm-31%
Architecture
Abu Dhabi (2012)
Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark
5,613
5,630
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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6366 HE uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4750HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureOpteron 6366 HECore i7-4750HQ
Socket
G34
BGA1364
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%