Opteron 6376 vs Core i5-5675R
Opteron 6376
Core i5-5675R
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 6376 is positioned at rank 63 and the Core i5-5675R is on rank 876, so the Opteron 6376 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6376
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5675R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6376 | Core i5-5675R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($703) | ✅ More affordable ($392) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6376 | Core i5-5675R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+79%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($703) | ✅ More affordable ($392) |
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 6376 and Core i5-5675R
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 i5-5675R
The Core i5-5675R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,564 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6376 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-5675R offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6376 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6376 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-5675R — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-5675R (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Opteron 6376 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-5675R uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6376 scores 5,572 against the Core i5-5675R's 5,564 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 6376. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6376 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-5675R.
| Feature | Opteron 6376 | Core i5-5675R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+6300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,572 | 5,564 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,157 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6376 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-5675R uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6376 | Core i5-5675R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6376) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-5675R). The Core i5-5675R includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 6200), while the Opteron 6376 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5675R targets All-in-One Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-5675R rivals A10-7890K.
| Feature | Opteron 6376 | Core i5-5675R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | All-in-One Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 6376 launched at $703 MSRP, while the Core i5-5675R debuted at $339.
| Feature | Opteron 6376 | Core i5-5675R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $703 | $339-52% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $392 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2015 |
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