Opteron 6378 vs Core i5-10310U

Opteron 6378

16 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Core i5-10310U

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6378

16 / 16

5,889

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-10310U

4 / 8

5,864

0.0%

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 6378 is positioned at rank 57 and the Core i5-10310U is on rank 566, so the Opteron 6378 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 6378

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1412%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

267%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

237%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

183%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

99%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

85%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

82%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

82%

#57

Opteron 6378

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

96%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

96%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

95%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

90%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

89%

#71

Opteron 6220

MSRP: $523|Avg: $239

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10310U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

100%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#554

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

751%

#555

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

740%

#556

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

679%

#557

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

676%

#558

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

670%

#560

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

647%

#561

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

620%

#562

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

619%

#563

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

602%

#566

Core i5-10310U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

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 i5-10310U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6378	Core i5-10310U
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)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6378 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6378	Core i5-10310U
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.

Opteron 6378 Benchmark Check

Core i5-10310U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6378 and Core i5-10310U

Opteron 6378

The Opteron 6378 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 5,889 points. Launch price was $396.

Core i5-10310U

The Core i5-10310U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,864 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6378 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-10310U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-10310U — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-10310U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Opteron 6378 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-10310U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6378 scores 5,889 against the Core i5-10310U's 5,864 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6378. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-10310U.

Feature	Opteron 6378	Core i5-10310U
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+300%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+41%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB
L2 Cache	16 MB+1500%	1 MB
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Abu Dhabi (2012)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	5,889	5,864
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,284

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6378 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-10310U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Opteron 6378	Core i5-10310U
Socket	G34	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6378) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10310U). The Core i5-10310U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 10th Gen), while the Opteron 6378 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10310U targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10310U rivals Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U.