Opteron 6380 vs Core i7-6820HQ
Opteron 6380
Core i7-6820HQ
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 6380 is positioned at rank 803 and the Core i7-6820HQ is on rank 58, so the Core i7-6820HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6380
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6820HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6380 | Core i7-6820HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($111) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6380 | Core i7-6820HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($111) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6380 and Core i7-6820HQ
Opteron 6380
The Opteron 6380 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 6,687 points. Launch price was $1,150.
Core i7-6820HQ
The Core i7-6820HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,758 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6380 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-6820HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6380 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6380 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HQ — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-6820HQ (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Opteron 6380 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6380 scores 6,687 against the Core i7-6820HQ's 6,758 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-6820HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6380 vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HQ.
| Feature | Opteron 6380 | Core i7-6820HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1500% | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 6,687 | 6,758+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6380 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6380 | Core i7-6820HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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