Opteron 6376 vs Core i5-1030NG7

Opteron 6376

16 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Core i5-1030NG7

4 Cores8 Thrd10 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6376

16 / 16

5,572

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-1030NG7

4 / 8

5,600

+0.5%

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 6376 is positioned at rank 63 and the Core i5-1030NG7 is on rank 734, so the Opteron 6376 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 6376

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1492%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

282%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

250%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

193%

#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

82%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

82%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

79%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

100%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

79%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

95%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

94%

#71

Opteron 6220

MSRP: $523|Avg: $239

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1030NG7

#722

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1048%

#723

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1033%

#724

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

948%

#725

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

944%

#726

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

935%

#728

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

903%

#729

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

866%

#730

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

864%

#731

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

841%

#734

Core i5-1030NG7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

98%

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 i5-1030NG7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6376	Core i5-1030NG7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($703)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6376 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6376	Core i5-1030NG7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($703)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 6376 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1030NG7 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6376 and Core i5-1030NG7

Opteron 6376

The Opteron 6376 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,572 points. Launch price was $750.

Core i5-1030NG7

The Core i5-1030NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6376 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-1030NG7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6376 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6376 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-1030NG7 — a 9% clock advantage for the Core i5-1030NG7 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Opteron 6376 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-1030NG7 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6376 scores 5,572 against the Core i5-1030NG7's 5,600 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-1030NG7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6376 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1030NG7.

Feature	Opteron 6376	Core i5-1030NG7
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+300%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+109%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	16 MB+6300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Abu Dhabi (2012)	Ice Lake-Y (2020)
PassMark	5,572	5,600
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,239

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6376 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-1030NG7 uses BGA1044 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 6376	Core i5-1030NG7
Socket	G34	BGA1044
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6376) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1030NG7). The Core i5-1030NG7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Opteron 6376 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1030NG7 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1030NG7 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.