
Opteron 6386 SE

Core i5-1130G7
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 6386 SE is positioned at rank 33 and the Core i5-1130G7 is on rank 742, so the Opteron 6386 SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6386 SE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1130G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6386 SE | Core i5-1130G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($880) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6386 SE | Core i5-1130G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($880) | ✅ 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 6386 SE and Core i5-1130G7

Opteron 6386 SE
The Opteron 6386 SE 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,291 points. Launch price was $2,408.

Core i5-1130G7
The Core i5-1130G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,261 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6386 SE packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-1130G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6386 SE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 6386 SE versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-1130G7 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1130G7 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Opteron 6386 SE uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-1130G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Opteron 6386 SE scores 8,291 against the Core i5-1130G7's 8,261 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 6386 SE. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 6386 SE | Core i5-1130G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+155% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1180% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-69% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 8,291 | 8,261 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6386 SE uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-1130G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6386 SE | Core i5-1130G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | FCBGA1598 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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