Opteron 6380 vs Pentium Gold G7400
Opteron 6380
Pentium Gold G7400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Opteron 6380 is positioned at rank #803 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6380
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6380 | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6380 | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Gold G7400
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.
Pentium Gold G7400
The Pentium Gold G7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6380 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 6380 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6380 versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Opteron 6380 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6380 scores 6,687 against the Pentium Gold G7400's 6,709 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6380 vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Opteron 6380 | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+700% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1180% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | Intel 7 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 6,687 | 6,709 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6380 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6380 | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
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