Opteron 6378 vs Core i5-8365U
Opteron 6378
Core i5-8365U
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 6378 is positioned at rank 57 and the Core i5-8365U is on rank 880, so the Opteron 6378 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8365U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6378 | Core i5-8365U |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6378 | Core i5-8365U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6378 and Core i5-8365U
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 i5-8365U
The Core i5-8365U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,939 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6378 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-8365U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365U — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Opteron 6378 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-8365U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6378 scores 5,889 against the Core i5-8365U's 5,939 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-8365U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365U.
| Feature | Opteron 6378 | Core i5-8365U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+6300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,889 | 5,939 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6378 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8365U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6378 | Core i5-8365U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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